1946-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

San Francisco's role in Lincoln Cent production during the postwar era was distinctly smaller than that of Philadelphia or Denver, making S-mint varieties inherently scarcer in circulation finds. This WDDR-001 is the primary doubled die reverse cataloged for the 1946-S Lincoln Wheat Cent, carrying the -001 designation as the first DDR variety documented by the Wexler Team for this date and mint. The San Francisco Mint's lower cent output relative to its sister facilities means fewer dies were consumed during production, statistically reducing the total number of doubled die opportunities. However, the varieties that do exist from the S-mint are correspondingly harder to locate in quantity, giving each discovery added significance for specialists who track die varieties across all three mint facilities. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID: 1946-S 1¢ WDDR-001. Attributed by the Wexler Team. As the foundational DDR entry for the 1946-S date, WDDR-001 serves as the reference point for all subsequent San Francisco doubled die reverse discoveries from this issue.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1946-S 1¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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