1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019

Description

Approaching twenty cataloged doubled die obverses, the 1946-D cent stands as a testament to the depth of documentation achievable when a large surviving population meets dedicated attributor effort. WDDO-019 is the nineteenth DDO variety confirmed for Denver's first postwar bronze cent, produced at a facility whose 315,690,000-coin output that year required an extraordinary number of working dies. The Lincoln Wheat Cent's enduring popularity among collectors — driven partly by its accessibility, partly by the iconic Brenner design, and partly by the series' rich variety landscape — ensures that new attributors continue to examine common dates with fresh eyes and modern equipment. Advances in digital imaging and macro photography have made it easier than ever to document and share subtle die varieties, expanding the community of collectors who participate in variety identification beyond the circle of specialists who pioneered the field. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-019.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-019
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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