1955 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Standing in the shadow of the legendary 1955 DDO-001 — arguably the most famous error coin in American numismatics — the 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent DDO-002 exhibits strong spread on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the eye, and the lower loop of the 55 in the date. Cross-referenced as FS-102 (21.9) in the Cherrypickers' Guide and cataloged by VarietyVista with UVC-1841 and DMR-004, this variety represents a significant doubled die in its own right, distinct from the DDO-001 that commands five-figure prices. Three die states have been documented: Stage A with both obverse and reverse in early die state, Stage B in mid-die-state (unconfirmed), and Stage C with both dies in late die state. The strong spread on IGWT and LIBERTY provides clear attribution points, while the eye and date doubling confirms the identification. The 1955 date is forever associated with doubled dies after the DDO-001 was discovered in cigarette change and triggered one of the great treasure hunts in numismatic history. While DDO-002 does not match the dramatic separation of the DDO-001, its strong spread makes it a worthwhile variety for collectors who appreciate the 1955 doubled die story but seek alternatives at more accessible price points. The FS-102 Cherrypickers' designation confirms its recognition in the primary reference guide used by variety collectors when examining coins, establishing DDO-002 as a mainstream attribution alongside its more famous sibling.

Die Markers

• UVC-1841
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Matthew Munn
• FS-102
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References