1936-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Entered in the Wexler Doubled Die Files under 1936-S 1¢ WDDO-002, this San Francisco Mint Lincoln Wheat Cent represents the second documented doubled die obverse for the 1936-S date — cataloged separately from WDDO-001 on the basis of distinct doubling characteristics on a different die. Within the Wexler system, multiple WDDO entries for the same date and mint indicate that researchers confirmed different dies produced independently documentable doubled impressions, each with its own spread geometry, affected design areas, and die markers. WDDO-002's specific doubling characteristics are preserved in Wexler reference photographs, and any comparison intended to distinguish WDDO-002 from the primary WDDO-001 entry should reference those published images directly. The 1936-S Lincoln Wheat Cent was produced at the San Francisco Mint in 95% copper. Identifying which doubled die variety a candidate coin represents requires careful attention to the spread pattern: the direction and magnitude of the secondary hub impression on WDDO-002 will differ measurably from WDDO-001, providing the basis for secure attribution under magnification.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1936-S 1¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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