1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024

Description

The Wexler attribution 1946 1¢ WDDO-024 continues the extensive register of doubled die obverse varieties for the 1946 Philadelphia cent. Among American one-cent coins, 1946 ranks as one of the most thoroughly documented dates for hub doubling — a distinction driven by Philadelphia's 991,655,000-piece output and decades of sustained researcher attention. The shell-case brass composition, 95% copper and 5% zinc from recycled cartridge cases, remained in use through 1946 as the nation completed its transition from wartime production. Hub doubling is fundamentally different from strike doubling: the former is embedded in the die and affects every coin struck, while the latter occurs randomly and carries no premium. Recognizing this difference is the most important skill a DDO collector can develop. On Brenner's obverse, areas susceptible to visible doubling include the thin seriffed letters of the motto, LIBERTY positioned to the right of Lincoln's shoulder, and the date numerals. Each WDDO entry shows a unique combination of affected elements and displacement characteristics, and cross-referencing against published photographs remains the most reliable attribution method.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1946 1¢ WDDO-024
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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