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1936 Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 309,637,569 Combined mintage for all 1936 Philadelphia varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 95% Copper, 5% Tin & Zinc |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-513 |
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The 1936 Doubled Die Obverse, Type 1, shows visible doubling in the date and inscriptions. The doubled die was created during the hubbing process, when the working die received two offset impressions. The 1936 DDO is a recognized variety among Lincoln cent doubled die specialists and carries a premium over the standard 1936. The doubling is identifiable under magnification.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $22 | $26 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $33 | $38 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $60 | $69 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $100 | $116 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $162 | $187 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $285 | $330 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $400 | $460 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $1,595 | $1,690 |
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