1926 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Exhibiting strong hub doubling that manifests as an extra eyelid spread to the south on Lincoln's portrait, this 1926 Lincoln Wheat Cent is the primary doubled die obverse for the date — designated DDO-001. The doubling creates a shadow-like second eyelid below the original, both visually striking and diagnostically clear under moderate magnification. Die markers include UVC-2579 and DMR-002, serving as unique identifiers within the VarietyVista system. Three die states have been documented: Stage A at the early die state, Stage B at mid-die state, and Stage C at late die state, tracking the die's evolution from fresh to worn. Early die state specimens show the sharpest doubling, while late die state examples may exhibit additional wear. Doubled die obverses occur during die manufacture when the hub impresses the die more than once with slight misalignment, transferring the design twice. Cataloged by VarietyVista, this primary doubled die for 1926 offers a visually compelling example of the extra eyelid doubling style on a classic Wheat Cent date.

Die Markers

• UVC-2579
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ed Games
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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