1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
Error
Description
Strong Class VI extra thickness with some Class II separation spread towards the center shows on the letters of USA, ONE CENT, EPU, the dots, the designer’s initials, and both sides of the Memorial building. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: An indentation from something raised on the die can be found between the upper W and E of WE. A die scratch runs from SW to NE above the 9. A long die scratch runs from NNW to SSE to the left of Lincoln’s lower head, neck, and shoulder passing to the right of the Y in LIBERTY. A short die scratch runs nearly north from the upper left of the Y in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs NNW from the upper back of the shoulder. Die scratches run from WSW to ENE between the upper T and Y of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A markers are much weaker, but are still visible. A small die gouge can be found between the upper I and B of LIBERTY. Obverse Stage C: The depression between the upper W and E of WE is no longer visible. The die scratches around the Y of LIBERTY are very weak. Obverse Stage D: Same as Stage C. Reverse Stage A: A small die gouge (dot) can be found below the left side of the M in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: A small die gouge can be found between the R and I of AMERICA. A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the upper 2nd A in AMERICA. Reverse Stage C: A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the T and E of STATES. A large die gouge can be found below the right side of the E in STATES. A die crack can be found on the right cornice. Reverse Stage D: A die chip can be found on the upper 12th Memorial column.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Frank Baumann Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-II+VI, Crawford: CDDR-001, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DR-002
- CONECA: 2-R-II+VI, Crawford: CDDR-001, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DR-002; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ WDDR-001
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team