1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

Description

Examining 1944-D Lincoln Cents for die varieties offers a different experience from working with 1943 steel cents — the familiar copper-alloy surface, warm brass color, and softer metal make doubling detection more straightforward for collectors accustomed to standard bronze coinage. WDDO-008 is the eighth doubled die obverse from Denver's record 1944 production, struck on shell case brass planchets that were processed from recycled military ammunition casings. The obverse design elements where hub doubling is most commonly detected on Lincoln Cents include the upper curve of the L in LIBERTY, the serifs and crossbars of IN GOD WE TRUST, and the individual numerals of the date — each offering diagnostic reference points against which a secondary hub impression can be measured. The massive 1944-D mintage ensures that specimens are available to collectors, though finding one with confirmed die variety characteristics requires targeted searching. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-008.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-008
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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