1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007

Description

Characterized by a close spread towards the center on the designer's initials FG, WDDR-007 exhibits a relatively focused area of doubling on the 1959 Lincoln Memorial cent reverse. The Wexler designation is 1959 1c WDDR-007, with no currently known cross-references to other attribution services. Multiple die states have been documented for this variety, tracking the progression of die markers through the production run as the dies wore and accumulated new surface characteristics. While the doubling is confined primarily to the designer's initials, even limited hub doubling carries significance on the 1959 cent because this was the premiere year for Gasparro's Memorial design. Authentication relies on careful study of the FG initials under magnification, comparing the spread direction and magnitude against known reference specimens. Collectors should note that die deterioration doubling, which is common on heavily used dies, can mimic true hub doubling on small design elements like initials and must be ruled out before attribution. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die crack runs E/W across the upper forehead. A die crack runs SW/NE through the hair at the top of the head. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge touches the upper right of the second A in AMERICA. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the second A in AMERICA. A die crack runs NW/SE through the lower right of the right Memorial base. Reverse Stage B: A strong die gouge can be found between the rim and the designer’s initials. A die crack can be found at the top of the E in CENT.

Attribution History

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1959 1¢ WDDR-007
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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