1961 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-023
Error
Attribution
Discovered by
Bill Wilson
Verified by
Wexler Team
Original Research
Description
Notable for its documented connection to an obverse doubled die, the 1961 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent WDDR-023 exhibits a very close clockwise spread on the upper serifs of OF AMERICA and on the designer's initials FG. The CW rotational direction identifies this as a Class V pivoted hub doubling event, and the very close nature of the spread means the secondary impressions on the serif edges of the affected letters are quite subtle, demanding careful examination under at least 8x magnification with angled lighting to reveal the displacement clearly. The reverse presents no additional significant die markers beyond the doubling itself.
Die Markers
- Obverse: Doubling on the obverse is from WWHO-003. Reverse: None significant.
Cross References
- None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1961 1¢ Pr WDDR-023
External References
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