1946-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

Magnification of at least 5x to 10x is generally recommended when searching Lincoln Wheat Cents for doubled die obverse varieties, though stronger doubling may be visible at lower power and the most subtle examples can require 16x or higher. Proper lighting angle is equally critical — angled illumination from the side casts shadows across displaced design elements, making the secondary hub impression stand out against the primary device. WDDO-005 from the 1946-D issue is the fifth doubled die obverse cataloged for Denver's postwar bronze cent production, part of a growing roster that reflects the enormous die output required for over 315 million coins. The Wexler cataloging system documents each variety with a unique identifier that allows collectors, dealers, and third-party grading services to reference specific die varieties without ambiguity. Bronze cents from 1946 typically display warm brown to red-brown toning that can either complement or complicate the visual detection of fine doubling. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-005.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1946-D 1¢ WDDO-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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