1954-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

Cross-referenced as WHO-001 (Wexler/Hall Obverse designation), the 1954-S Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO-004 shows a medium spread under the left side of the 4 in the date. This localized doubling — affecting a single numeral rather than broad legend text — indicates the hub displacement produced visible separation only where design geometry revealed it. The WHO-001 cross-reference identifies this as the primary Wexler/Hall obverse variety for the 1954-S date, die 3 of 3 in that catalog system. The mintmark is positioned high and centered between the 9 and the 5 of the date, a placement diagnostic that helps distinguish this die from other 1954-S obverse dies. Die markers include UVC-1837 and DMR-029. Three die stages are recorded: Stage A at Early Die State and Stage B at Mid Die State both remain unconfirmed, while Stage C documents both obverse and reverse at Late Die State. The San Francisco Mint produced Lincoln Wheat Cents through 1955, making the 1954-S a near-final S-mint issue in the series. The localized spread under the date and the WHO-001 designation make this a notable attribution target for Wheat Cent specialists.

Die Markers

• UVC-1837
• DMR-029
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• WHO-001
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References