1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

The 1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1956 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1867 DMR-004 Stage A: Semicircle die gouge on rim at K-7 – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are LMDS Stage D: Die scratch from nose to chin – LDS Reverse is LDS Stage E: Die scratch from nose has been worn away – VLDS Numerous die scratches through CENT – VLDS. Cross-referenced as FS-101.

Die Markers

• UVC-1867
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Semicircle die gouge on rim at K-7 – EDS
• Reverse is EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LMDS
• Stage D:
• Die scratch from nose to chin – LDS
• Reverse is LDS
• Stage E:
• Die scratch from nose has been worn away – VLDS
• Numerous die scratches through CENT – VLDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Hugh T. Campbell
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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