1961 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Attributed by the Wexler Team as 1961-D 1¢ WDDO-001, this doubled die obverse variety on the 1961 Lincoln Memorial Cent struck at the Denver Mint represents the first cataloged DDO for the date-mintmark combination. During the die manufacturing process, a misalignment between successive hub impressions imparted visible doubling onto the obverse design elements, creating the characteristic secondary outline that defines a doubled die variety. No other cross-references have been assigned beyond the Wexler listing, and the variety awaits discovery of additional attribution links through CONECA or other cataloging systems. Collectors examining potential WDDO-001 specimens should compare their coins' die markers carefully against the reference images, as the 1961-D date has multiple DDO varieties whose doubling characteristics can overlap, making die marker confirmation essential for accurate attribution to the correct Wexler number.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1961-D 1¢ WDDO-001

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