1951 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

As a proof issue, this 1951 Lincoln Wheat Cent WDDR-001 was struck on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, making doubled die characteristics particularly sharp and well-defined. This extensively cross-referenced variety carries multiple catalog attributions: CONECA 1-O-II, Cherrypickers FS-01-1951-101 (021.35), Breen #2199, Coppercoins 1951P-1DO-001P, and Wexler Variety ID 1951 1¢ Pr WDDR-001. The breadth of these cross-references across five independent cataloging systems underscores the variety's significance within the Lincoln Wheat Cent series. The Breen #2199 designation places it within Walter Breen's comprehensive encyclopedia, while the Cherrypickers FS listing confirms its status as a recognized guide-book variety actively sought by specialists. The proof striking conditions that produced this coin, with their greater pressure and multiple impressions, can accentuate doubled die features beyond what is typically seen on business strikes.

Attribution History

• CONECA: 1-O-II, Cherrypickers: FS-01-1951-101 (021.35), Breen: #2199, Coppercoins: 1951P-1DO-001P; Wexler Variety ID: 1951 1¢ Pr WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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