1956-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Ranking second in the numerical sequence of Denver-mint 1956 doubled die obverse varieties, WDDO-002 is one of the earlier-cataloged DDOs for this prolific issue year. The Denver Mint struck 1,098,201,100 Lincoln wheat cents in 1956, an enormous output that consumed hundreds of obverse dies during the production run. Wexler Variety ID: 1956-D 1¢ WDDO-002 documents the specific hub doubling characteristics of this die, which was identified by the Wexler Team through their systematic examination of 1950s cent dies. With at least ten documented DDO varieties for 1956-D alone, this date-mintmark combination is notably fertile ground for variety collectors working through the wheat cent series. WDDO-002, being an early catalog number, likely exhibits relatively more visible doubling than many of the higher-numbered entries — the Wexler system generally lists stronger or more prominent varieties first within a given date. Diagnostically, the doubled hub impressions affect elements of the obverse design, and collectors should examine the lettering serifs and date digit profiles for evidence of secondary displacement. The ubiquity of 1956-D cents in both circulated rolls and uncirculated bags means that patient searching can yield this variety, though attributing it correctly against the backdrop of ten competing DDO listings demands careful comparison to the published die diagnostics.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1956-D 1¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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