1963 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-070

Description

Reaching the seventieth doubled die obverse entry for the 1963 Lincoln Memorial Cent proof series, WDDO-070 underscores the extraordinary variety density that characterizes this date in the Wexler attribution catalog. WDDO-070 preserves one such displacement event, carrying the doubled obverse image on a proof die that subsequently received the chrome plating and mirror polishing treatment before entering press service. The elevated striking pressure of proof production ensured complete transfer of the die's surface characteristics — including the subtle secondary hub image — to each polished copper planchet it struck. Collectors should examine the obverse under magnification with oblique lighting, looking for the diagnostic doubling pattern and any die-specific markers that distinguish this variety from neighboring catalog entries. The 1963 proof cent holds additional collectibility as the last proof cent produced before the three-year suspension of proof set production triggered by the nationwide coin shortage. Struck on a 3.11-gram, 95% copper and 5% zinc planchet at 19.05 mm diameter.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1963 1¢ Pr WDDO-070

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