1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Listed as FS-101 in the Cherry Pickers' Guide (edition 18) and cross-referenced as VarietyVista UVC-1473/DMR-003, the 1941 DDO-001 is the premier doubled die obverse for this date. Strong spread is visible on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date — a broad distribution confirming a significant hub displacement during die preparation. Three die stages are documented: Stage A in Early Die State remains unconfirmed, Stage B in Mid Die State shows the typical presentation, and Stage C in Late Die State exhibits a die crack from shoulder to lapel. The FS-101 Cherry Pickers' designation marks this as the most significant doubled die for the date, making it among the most sought-after 1941 Lincoln Cent varieties. Philadelphia Mint production on bronze planchets (95% copper). The strong spread across three major design elements — legend, motto, and date — places this variety in the upper tier of collectible Wheat Cent doubled dies from the pre-war era.

Die Markers

• UVC-1473
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Die crack across shoulder to lapel – LDS
• Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ann Evans
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References