1957-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Description
The 1957-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003 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 1957 (D) Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1917 DMR-024 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratch from chin to tie – EMDS Die scratch from A of STATES to Left cross bar of T of CENT – EMDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-1917 DMR-024 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratch from chin to tie – EMDS Die scratch from A of STATES to Left cross bar of T of CENT – EMDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-1917
- DMR-024
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die scratch from chin to tie – EMDS
- Die scratch from A of STATES to Left cross bar of T of CENT – EMDS
- Stage C:
- Obverse and Reverse are MDS
- Stage D:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by John A. Wexler
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-1917 DMR-024 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratch from chin to tie – EMDS Die scratch from A of STATES to Left cross bar of T of CENT – EMDS Stage C: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage D: LDS (unconfirmed)