1962 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse DDO-020

Description

Notable for the breadth of its doubling across Lincoln's portrait, the 1962 Lincoln Memorial Cent DDO-020 presents a strong spread on the date, nose, lips, beard, and bow tie, accompanied by a medium spread on TRUST. The strong classification on the portrait elements and date indicates visibility at 5x to 7x magnification, while the medium spread on TRUST may require slightly higher power. Cataloged under die markers UVC-2024 and DMR-022, this is a regular-strike variety from the Philadelphia Mint's 1962 production. The multi-element coverage — spanning from the date through the chin, lips, nose, and neckwear up to the motto — traces a broad swath of the obverse design and reflects a hub displacement event of considerable magnitude. Collectors searching rolls or bags of 1962 Philadelphia cents should prioritize checking the nose and lips first, as portrait doubling in these areas tends to be the most immediately recognizable feature when quickly scanning coins.

Die Markers

• UVC-2024; DMR-022

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