1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005

Description

The 1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005 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 Proof Lincoln Wheat Cent, part of the Lincoln Wheat Cents 1909-1958 series. Die markers: UVC-1894 DMR-007 Stage A: Horizontal die gouge on chin – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).

Die Markers

• UVC-1894
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• Horizontal die gouge on chin – EDS
• Reverse is EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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