1970 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Proof Large Date - Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-027

Description

Bearing a proof-explicit title, this entry for WDDO-027 on the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent records very strong clockwise spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date on a proof Large Date die. The "very strong" qualifier makes this visually dramatic — CW hub rotation at this magnitude produces displacement visible without high magnification, with right-side elements shifting upward and left-side elements shifting downward. No die markers were noted on either surface, meaning attribution rests entirely on the clockwise spread pattern — but the strength of the doubling compensates with an unambiguous visual signature difficult to confuse with other varieties. For proof collectors who prioritize surface preservation and visual impact, WDDO-027 offers a variety where the doubled die evidence is a prominent feature rather than a subtle anomaly requiring patience to detect.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted.

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