1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team and extensively cross-referenced as CONECA 4-O-II, Crawford CDDO-003, and Coppercoins 1955P-1DO-007P, WDDR-005 on the 1955 Lincoln Wheat Cent proof is a companion variety to the doubled die obverse listed as 1955 1-cent Proof WDDO-006 — meaning this single working die pair carries independently cataloged doubling on both obverse and reverse, a relatively uncommon pairing that amplifies collector interest. Reverse die markers evolved across two documented stages: Stage A shows a diagonal die scratch running northwest to southeast on the lower right N of ONE and a small die gouge to the right of the upper T of CENT, while Stage B exhibits die pitting to the right of the upper T of CENT and between the bottoms of the E and N of CENT, indicating progressive deterioration as the die saw continued service. The 1955 proof Lincoln Wheat Cent was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 95% copper and 5% tin-and-zinc, weighing 3.11 grams with a 19.05 mm diameter. The year 1955 is one of the most famous in Lincoln Cent variety collecting due to the legendary 1955 Doubled Die Obverse (WDDO-001), and while WDDR-005 is a separate proof die from that iconic business-strike variety, its existence within the same vintage adds historical resonance. The four-way cross-referencing across CONECA, Crawford, Coppercoins, and Wexler databases demonstrates thorough documentation by multiple independent attribution services, providing robust provenance for authentication purposes. Examination of both obverse and reverse under magnification is essential to fully appreciate this dual-doubled die pair.

Attribution History

• CONECA: 4-O-II, Crawford: CDDO-003, Coppercoins: 1955P-1DO-007P; Wexler Variety ID: 1955 1¢ Pr WDDR-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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