1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-054

Description

Large Date counterpart to the Small Date WDDO-054, this entry documents the highest-numbered doubled die obverse working die cataloged for the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent on the Large Date hub. The Large Date hub's signature tall 7, whose top extends noticeably above the 1, 9, and 0, provides the design foundation into which secondary hubbing misalignment was permanently impressed. Like its Small Date companion, this variety carries the Wexler Variety ID cross-reference for 1970-S 1 cent WDDO-054 without additional external cross-listings. Reaching WDDO-054 in a single date's catalog represents remarkable documentation: fifty-four distinct doubled die obverse working dies, each with unique hub misalignment geometry and surface die markers, all produced during 1970 cent manufacturing. This density reflects both the production scale — millions of cents requiring frequent die replacement — and decades of specialist examination gradually extending the catalog from dramatic early entries to subtler specimens. For attribution, the Large Date context means the tall 7 serves as a quick hub-type confirmation before focusing on specific doubling characteristics and die markers.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-054
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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