1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005

Description

The 1960 Proof Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005 is a doubled die reverse (DDR) variety, where die hubbing misalignment produced visible doubling on the reverse design. This variety was discovered on the 1960 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Small Date, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. Die markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the upper second A in AMERICA. Two diagonal die scratches can be found on the right base of the Memorial. A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found near the top of the sixth Memorial bay. A short diagonal die gouge can be found near the top of the third bay. A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the centers of the E and N in CENT.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted. Reverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the upper second A in AMERICA. Two diagonal die scratches can be found on the right base of the Memorial. A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found near the top of the sixth Memorial bay. A short diagonal die gouge can be found near the top of the third bay. A small die gouge (dot) can be found between the centers of the E and N in CENT.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wexler Team

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