1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Large Date - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

The doubling is visible on LIBERTY, where the centripetal spread produces extra metal thickness along design elements as the secondary hub impression pulled slightly inward from the primary impression's position. Key die markers aid attribution: a die crack extends from the 9 in the date to the mint mark, providing a linear diagnostic that is consistent across all specimens struck from this die, while a die gouge near the designer's initials VDB offers a second identification anchor independent of the doubling itself. Cross-referenced as CONECA 10-O-II, Crawford CDDO-009, and Coppercoins 1970-S-1DO-012, this variety carries the same attribution designations regardless of whether the coin is classified under the Large Date or Small Date parent. Class II doubled dies represent a minority of all cataloged doubled die varieties, making WDDO-005 a valuable reference example for collectors developing their ability to distinguish between the various doubling classes.

Die Markers

• Obverse: A die crack runs down the lower half of the nine and then east to the top of the mint mark. Reverse: A die gouge can be found near the rim to the right of the designer’s initials.

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