1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024

Description

Documented on the 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent Proof Large Date, WDDO-024 is a doubled die obverse variety where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. The proof format means this variety was struck using polished dies on specially prepared planchets at the Philadelphia Mint, yielding the characteristic mirror-like fields and frosted devices prized by collectors. The Large Date hub type distinguishes this listing from the Small Date version of WDDO-024 that appears under a separate catalog entry, and collectors must verify the date numeral proportions to confirm the correct parent attribution. Proof dies were typically limited to approximately 3,000 impressions before retirement, establishing an upper bound on the surviving population. Cataloged by the Wexler Team as 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-024, no other cross-references have been assigned. The proof surface finish can facilitate detection of the hub doubling, as the highly reflective fields provide enhanced contrast against any displaced design elements compared to the matte-like surfaces of business strike coins.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-024
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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