1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012
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Description
Finding doubled die varieties requires patience and method — working through coins one at a time under magnification, checking each diagnostic area against known variety characteristics before moving to the next specimen. On the 1944-D shell case cent, WDDO-012 is the twelfth obverse variety documented, and discovering it in the wild means methodically examining the LIBERTY inscription, IN GOD WE TRUST motto, date numerals, and portrait details on each coin inspected. The shell case alloy's slightly golden tone and smooth surfaces on high-grade examples make these cents pleasant subjects for variety examination compared to the challenging surfaces of the preceding year's steel cents. Denver's 430-million-plus mintage for 1944 means specimens are readily available in all grades, from well-worn circulated examples to mint-state coins preserved in original rolls. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-012.
Attribution History
- Wexler Variety ID: 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-012
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
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