1962 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-057

Description

The 1962 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent WDDO-057 is a dual-sided doubled die: its obverse doubling is paired with the doubled die reverse WDDR-027, so both working dies of the pair received misaligned hub impressions. The obverse exhibits a counterclockwise spread from a pivot point at approximately 6 o'clock, with the resulting displacement most visible on the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST. In the Wexler system, this CCW pivoted displacement from a low pivot projects progressively stronger doubling onto design elements further from the pivot axis, explaining why the motto at the top of the obverse received the greatest angular displacement. On the reverse, WDDR-027 shows a spread directed toward the center on UNITED, AMERICA, ONE CENT, and the designer's initials — a convergent spread pattern that compresses the secondary images inward, contrasting with the rotational pattern on the obverse and confirming that the two dies experienced independent hubbing anomalies. The variety carries the Wexler Variety ID 1962 1c Pr WDDO-057 and cross-references to the WDDR-027 designation. No significant die markers have been documented on the obverse. Struck as part of the 1962 proof production of 3,218,019 sets at the Philadelphia Mint, this variety emerged from dies operating under the elevated striking pressure unique to proof coinage, where each die impression was delivered with sufficient force to fill every recess of the polished die surface.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None significant. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1962 1¢ Pr WDDO-057

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