1964 Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-024

Description

Occupying a position deep in the 1964 Philadelphia doubled die obverse sequence, WDDO-024 is a variety that speaks to the dedication of the die variety collecting community. Identifying and cataloging dozens of doubled die varieties for a single date and mint requires systematic examination of thousands of coins, careful documentation of doubling characteristics, and cross-comparison to ensure each variety represents a genuinely distinct die rather than a different die state of an already-cataloged entry. No cross-references, expert attributions, or die markers have been published for WDDO-024, so attribution rests on matching the specific doubling pattern against Wexler reference photographs. Collectors working through uncirculated rolls or mint-sealed bags of 1964 cents should examine each coin systematically, checking the same diagnostic areas in the same order: first LIBERTY, then IN GOD WE TRUST, then the date, and finally the fine details of Lincoln's portrait. This consistent examination protocol increases the likelihood of catching subtle varieties that might otherwise be overlooked. High-grade examples with full original red luster provide the optimal surface for detecting minor doubling. Struck at Philadelphia on a 95% copper, 5% zinc planchet weighing 3.11 grams at 19.05 mm diameter.

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