1964 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-025

Description

Cross-referenced as CONECA 17-R-II-C (Wexler Variety ID: 1964-D 1¢ WDDR-025), this doubled die reverse variety displays a spread toward the center on USA, the left side of the Lincoln Memorial, ONE, and slightly on CENT and the designer's initials FG. The CONECA classification confirms this as a Class II doubled die — a variety in which the working hub shifted inward relative to the die blank between hubbing impressions, compressing the secondary design image toward the center of the die. The independent cross-referencing between the Wexler and CONECA cataloging systems provides collectors with dual attribution anchors for positive identification. Reverse die markers include a strong, horizontal die scratch running through the lower E in AMERICA just above the lower crossbar, and a heavy die gouge extending from the rim above the E in UNITED to the upper right T in UNITED. No notable obverse die markers were recorded. These reverse die markers serve as a diagnostic fingerprint for this specific working die, enabling definitive attribution even when the doubling itself is subtle enough to require magnification for confirmation. The 1964-D cent was the last Denver Mint issue to carry a mint mark before the 1965-67 suspension. Struck on a 95% copper and 5% zinc planchet weighing 3.11 grams at 19.05 mm diameter.

Cross References

• CONECA: 17-R-II-C; Wexler Variety ID: 1964-D 1¢ WDDR-025

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