1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large Date - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-020

Description

Found exclusively on proof coinage, WDDO-020 on the 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent Proof Large Date displays a very close Class II spread towards the center on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST. The centerward spread — a hallmark of Class II rotational hub doubling — places the secondary impression slightly inward from the primary on the affected letters, creating a subtle but genuine doubled appearance that requires careful examination under magnification. The obverse carries two die scratches as diagnostics: one running from west-southwest to east-northeast through the top of the ear, and another running west-southwest from the eye. On the reverse, a die scratch runs south-southwest from the bottom of the 11th Memorial column, and numerous light die scratches populate the last two Memorial bays. The Large Date proof designation confirms this die was prepared during the initial proof production phase at Philadelphia before the Small Date hub was introduced.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Large Date. A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE through the top of the ear. A die scratch runs WSW from the eye. Reverse: A die scratch runs SSW from the bottom of the 11th column. Numerous light die scratches can be found in the last two Memorial bays.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-020

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