1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

Description

Documented with die scratches extending from the R, T, and Y in LIBERTY and die pitting to the right of the I in UNITED on the reverse, the 1970-S WDDO-008 under the Large Date parent presents the same obverse die variety as its Small Date counterpart but classified within the ODV-025 Large Date logotype framework. The doubling above the 7 in the date defines this variety's position in the WDDO sequence, while the die markers provide the attribution certainty that subtle doubling alone might not deliver. The LIBERTY die scratches — spanning three consecutive letters — suggest a single directional contact event during die handling or maintenance that left a traceable signature across a substantial portion of the obverse legend. On the reverse, the die pitting to the right of the I in UNITED records a localized area where the die steel developed surface erosion, likely from corrosion or mechanical fatigue, creating a textured patch that transfers as a corresponding smooth or pitted area on struck coins depending on the pitting's depth and character. No cross-references to other attribution systems have been recorded, positioning the Wexler catalog as the sole formal documentation source. The Large Date parent classification means the doubling above the 7 sits within the wider digit spacing of the ODV-025 hub, and collectors should note that the die markers — particularly the three-letter scratch pattern on LIBERTY — remain the most efficient identification pathway for confirming this variety in hand. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run north from the tops of the R, T, and Y in LIBERTY. Die scratches run from north to south in the 10th bay and on the left side of the right Memorial base.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Frank Baumann Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-008
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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