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1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-015

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1944 (D) Cent Doubled Die Obverse error coin
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Wexler Team

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Discovery Date
1944
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Description

Closing out this batch of 1944-D shell case cent varieties, WDDO-015 is the fifteenth doubled die obverse documented for Denver's record-production year. The cumulative catalog of fifteen DDO varieties from a single date and mint underscores how high-volume production correlates with variety frequency — more working dies mean more chances for hub misalignment, and the 430-million-plus mintage demanded an extraordinary number of dies throughout the year. Shell case cents from 1944 through 1946 occupy a distinct niche in Lincoln Cent collecting, prized both for their wartime provenance and their slightly different appearance compared to standard bronze issues. Collectors seeking these varieties can approach the search through roll hunting, cherry-picking at shows, or purchasing attributed specimens from variety dealers who specialize in Lincoln Cent die varieties. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-015.

Attribution History

  • Wexler Variety ID: 1944-D 1¢ WDDO-015
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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