1962 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-058

Description

Carrying the same WDDO-058 designation as the Wexler Team's extensively marked proof entry (entry 5 in this batch) but filed as a separate database record with its own distinct identity, this 1962 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent listing exhibits a clockwise spread from a pivot point at approximately 9 o'clock, with the resulting displacement visible on the date and IN GOD WE TRUST. This CW pivoted spread pattern contrasts with the secondary-eyelid diagnostic of the other WDDO-058 record, confirming that these are genuinely different entries with different doubling characteristics despite sharing a catalog number — a situation that can arise when multiple sources or listing pathways document the same numerical designation from different perspectives. The clockwise rotation from a left-rim pivot at 9 o'clock projects progressively greater angular displacement onto elements further from the pivot axis, explaining why the date at the lower right and the motto across the upper obverse received visible doubling while elements nearer to the left rim show minimal effect. No significant die markers have been documented on either the obverse or the reverse, placing the entire attribution burden on the specific characteristics of the pivoted spread. On proof surfaces, where the Philadelphia Mint's polished dies produce mirror-like fields under elevated striking pressure, pivoted spreads can present dramatically different appearances depending on the viewing angle — the high reflectivity enhances contrast at favorable angles while potentially masking the secondary outlines at others. The 1962 date marks the final proof Lincoln cent struck in the original 95% copper alloy.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1962 1¢ Pr WDDO-058

External References