1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Cross-referenced as CONECA 2-R-VI and Coppercoins 1947P-1DR-001, the 1947 Lincoln Wheat Cent WDDR-001 exhibits extremely strong extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM, the dots, both wheat ears and stems, USA, and the left side of C in CENT. The extremely strong designation indicates this is among the more prominent Class VI doubled die reverses in the Lincoln Wheat Cent series, with the extra thickness readily visible across multiple reverse design elements. The wheat ears and stems amplify the visual impact of the thickening due to their fine parallel line structure, while the partial C in CENT doubling, confined to the left side, provides a distinctive asymmetric diagnostic. The triple cross-referencing across Wexler, CONECA, and Coppercoins systems confirms the variety's well-documented status. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratch SSW from back of head to left of center of ear. Reverse: Die scratch NW to SE through the upper right F in OF. Die scratch SW from bottom center of E in STATES. Die scratch ENE from upper right N in ONE. Die gouge (dot) near top right wheat stem south of the second A in AMERICA.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Anthony Dalton Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1947P-1DR-001
• CONECA: 2-R-VI, Coppercoins: 1947P-1DR-001; Wexler Variety ID: 1947 1¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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