1956-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-021

Description

The Wexler Team's attribution methodology employs a rigorous cataloging system that assigns each confirmed doubled die variety a unique alphanumeric identifier. For obverse varieties, the WDDO prefix denotes "Wexler Doubled Die Obverse," followed by a sequential number indicating the order of documentation. This framework enables collectors, dealers, and third-party grading services to reference specific varieties without ambiguity. WDDO-021 from the 1956-D Lincoln Wheat Cent marks the twenty-first obverse variety cataloged for Denver's record-breaking 1956 production, which exceeded one billion cents. The high sequential number reflects not the relative importance of the variety but rather the depth of examination applied to this date — a natural consequence of the 1956-D's enormous mintage providing abundant raw material for variety searching. Each cataloged variety represents a distinct working die that received a misaligned secondary hub impression during manufacture. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1956-D 1¢ WDDO-021.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1956-D 1¢ WDDO-021
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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