1964 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019

Description

WDDO-019 is a doubled die obverse on the 1964-D Lincoln Memorial cent. The distinction matters because true hub doubling is die-specific: every coin struck from the affected die carries identical doubling in identical positions, while strike doubling varies from coin to coin and lacks the crisp, shelf-like separation that characterizes genuine doubled dies. The Denver Mint's 1964 production consumed thousands of individual obverse dies over the course of the year, each passing through its own independent hubbing session, and WDDO-019 documents the anomaly from one such session. The massive output was a direct response to the coin shortage that had prompted Congress to consider extraordinary measures including the removal of mint marks, which would take effect the following year. The 1964-D cent thus stands as the last mint-marked Denver Lincoln cent until 1968, adding a layer of historical context to every variety from this date. Struck on a 95% copper and 5% zinc planchet weighing 3.11 grams at 19.05 mm diameter.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1964-D 1¢ WDDO-019

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