1964 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-037

Description

This WDDO-037 is a dual DDO/DDR variety whose obverse die carries hub doubling while its reverse die is independently a doubled die reverse, likely WDDR-116 based on the Wexler-sourced data. The obverse displays a close clockwise spread from a pivot at 10:00, manifesting as an extra bar above the right end of the horizontal crossbar of the 4 in the date. The Wexler description notes that the hub was most likely tilted when this image was formed, suggesting a Class VIII tilted hub doubling. On the obverse, a die scratch runs from west-southwest to east-northeast above and between the W and E of WE. The reverse of this die pair is also a doubled die, with the Wexler source noting it as a separate catalog entry (truncated in the import, but identified as WDDR-116 from the companion entry enriched in the previous batch). The probability of this occurring is the product of two already-small probabilities, making dual DDO/DDR varieties standout pieces for advanced collectors. Struck on a polished 3.11-gram, 19.05 mm planchet of 95% copper and 5% zinc.

Die Markers

• Obverse: A die scratch runs from WSW to ENE above and between the W and E of WE. Reverse: The reverse of this variety is also a doubled die listed as

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1964 1¢ Pr WDDO-037

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