You are viewing the CopperCoins catalog page for 1940P•1DR•006, a documented Lincoln cent die variety. This listing is cataloged as a Doubled Die Reverse, from 1940, and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It is recorded as CLASS 2 + 6 - Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling.
It uses the obverse Flat serif G obverse and reverse Shallow N, with VDB design types. Below you will find 1 stage of identification photos and markers, catalog cross references, and reported values for coins minted with this die.
1940P•1DR•006 CLASS 2 + 6 - Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
- Type: Doubled Die Reverse (DR)
- Doubled Dies topic hub
- Design types
- Obverse design type: Flat serif G obverse
- Reverse design type: Shallow N, with VDB
Die Notes
Light to moderate extra thickness and slight separation lines are seen in EPU and wheat stalks which become stronger toward the right side.
Cross references
- CONECA: DDR-003
Value guide
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Obverse: Numerous vertical die scratches through LIBERTY; circular die scratches on face below ear; an assortment of die scratches around and through the date. MDS
Reverse: Apparent die scraping and gouging above and through EPU and both wheat stalks; strong gouge through E of EPU; strong gouge between the right wheat stalk and rim; light die crack through right wheat grains. MDS
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Credit for this coin goes to: J. Amato+B Gittis
