1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-048

Description

The forty-eighth doubled die obverse documented for the 1963 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial Cent, WDDO-048 continues an expansive catalog that reflects both the massive die consumption of this high-production year and the dedicated efforts of attributors who have systematically examined the surviving coin population. Cherry picking for DDO varieties within dates that have dozens of documented dies requires a methodical approach: the collector first identifies evidence of doubling on the obverse under magnification, then systematically compares the direction, magnitude, and location of the spread against published attribution guides to determine which specific variety is present. Die markers provide the definitive confirmation, as each working die accumulated its own unique constellation of scratches, gouges, and clash marks during manufacture and service. WDDO-048 is cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1963 1c WDDO-048 and was attributed by the Wexler Team, linking it to the comprehensive Wexler Doubled Die Files that serve as a primary reference for the specialty. The Philadelphia Mint struck 754,110,000 cents for circulation in 1963 on the standard 95% copper and 5% zinc planchet, and the coins entered commerce without a mint mark. The obverse features Victor David Brenner's portrait of Abraham Lincoln, with IN GOD WE TRUST above and the date at lower left, while Frank Gasparro's Lincoln Memorial adorns the reverse. Dedicated variety searchers can still locate reasonably priced 1963 rolls for systematic examination.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1963 1¢ WDDO-048
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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