2021 (D) Lincoln Shield Cent - Doubled Die Reverse VDDR-001

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista as VDDR-001 for the 2021-D Lincoln Shield Cent, this variety is a doubled die reverse for this Denver Mint date. The doubling manifests as medium spread north on central banner stripes 5, 7, and 9 of Lyndall Bass's Union Shield reverse — the odd-numbered vertical stripes in the center of the shield design, where northward hub displacement created secondary stripe edges visible under moderate magnification. Stage A represents Early Die State (unconfirmed). Stage B reaches Early to Mid Die State with a diagnostic light die crack on the upper left shield edge, while the obverse also shows EMDS characteristics — a progressive marker that helps determine specimen die state. Stage C represents Late Die State, unconfirmed. The Union Shield reverse, introduced in 2010, features thirteen vertical stripes representing the original colonies, a horizontal bar inscribed E PLURIBUS UNUM, and a banner reading ONE CENT. The 2021-D Lincoln Shield Cent was struck at the Denver Mint in copper-plated zinc composition (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) at 2.50 grams on 19.05 mm planchets. Examine stripes 5, 7, and 9 counting from the left under 7x to 10x magnification for northward displacement of the stripe edges.

Die Markers

• UVC-????
• DMR-00?
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Light die crack on upper Left shield edge – EMDS
• Obverse is EMDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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