1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-037

Description

Documented with specific doubling visible below the L in LIBERTY and above the 7 in the date, WDDO-037 on the 1970-S Large Date Lincoln Memorial cent provides collectors with precisely located attribution targets. The doubling below L manifests as extra metal or a shadow line beneath the letter's baseline, while the doubling above the 7 appears as a partial duplicate of the numeral's horizontal crossbar extending above its normal position. These localized doubling indicators are supplemented by distinctive die markers fingerprinting this specific working die. A die scratch extends from Lincoln's upper lip area, providing an obverse surface marker independent of the doubling. A separate die scratch appears to the left of the W in WE, adding a second reference point in the inscription area. On the reverse, a die gouge inside the D of UNITED serves as a pairing confirmation — verifying that the reverse die matches the expected partner for this obverse. Together, these markers create a multi-point attribution framework: the doubling at L and above 7 identifies the variety class, while the lip scratch, W scratch, and D gouge confirm the specific die. The Large Date hub context means the 7 showing doubling above its top already sits higher than on Small Date dies, making the doubled region more prominent.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-037

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