1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Small Date - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023

Description

WDDO-023 on the Proof Small Date displays a very close counterclockwise spread limited to the letters of IN GOD. The CCW rotational displacement is confined to just two words of the motto, and no significant die markers have been identified on either the obverse or the reverse, meaning attribution relies entirely on detecting the subtle counterclockwise shift under high magnification. Despite the close nature of the spread, this variety was accepted into the Wexler catalog as 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-023, confirming that the doubling met the threshold for genuine hub doubling rather than mechanical doubling or die deterioration. Collectors should examine the letters of IN GOD under at least 16x magnification, looking for the characteristic CCW displacement where the secondary impression trails clockwise from the primary — a diagnostic that is easiest to detect on the serifs and curved strokes of the letters.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Small Date. Reverse: None significant.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-023

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