View All 1956 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent

1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008

Error
1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
Click to zoom
Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

Attribution

V

Verified by

VarietyVista

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
N/A
Discovery Date
1956
Last Sold
N/A

Description

The 1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008 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-2649 DMR-017 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Thick die scratches on the digits of the date – LDS Strong die scratch in field above G of GOD Reverse is LDS.

Die Markers

  • UVC-2649
  • DMR-017
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Thick die scratches on the digits of the date – LDS
  • Strong die scratch in field above G of GOD
  • Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by James Wiles
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

Additional Notes

Proof.

Last updated: June 20, 2026