1963 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-040

Description

WDDO-040 is a doubled die obverse on the 1963-D Lincoln Memorial cent. The Wexler Team cataloged this variety under Wexler Variety ID 1963-D 1c WDDO-040, and no additional cross-references are currently known. Each WDDO number represents a unique working die that bears a doubled image created during the hubbing process, and each die's output constitutes only a minute fraction of the total 1963-D production. The challenge lies in detection: many of the higher-numbered varieties in a long DDO series exhibit subtle doubling that requires both proper magnification and an understanding of what separates true hub doubling from the flat, shelf-like displacement of machine doubling. Examining each coin under consistent, strong lighting with a 10x loupe and rotating it slowly to catch the secondary image at its most visible angle is the recommended approach.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1963-D 1¢ WDDO-040

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