1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-009

Description

The recycled brass shell casings that supplied the Mint's planchet stock in 1944 came from military depots across the country, where spent cartridge cases were collected, melted, and reprocessed into coin blanks. This wartime supply chain adds a layer of historical significance to every 1944-D cent, including die varieties like WDDO-009 — the ninth doubled die obverse from Denver's production that year. Collectors of wartime-to-postwar transition coinage find particular interest in the shell case cent years, as the composition tells a story of national resourcefulness during wartime scarcity. Hub doubling on these cents follows the same mechanical principles found across all denominations: during the die sinking process, a secondary hub impression lands at a slight offset, creating permanent doubling that transfers to every coin struck from the affected die. The Wexler Team's systematic cataloging ensures each variety is properly documented and verifiable. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-009.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-009
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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