1970-S Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-030

Description

Carrying a proof-explicit title, this listing for WDDO-030 on the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent documents Class I counterclockwise spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date on a proof Large Date die. Class I CCW doubling is the most commonly encountered doubled die class across the Memorial series, but its manifestation on proof coinage adds surface quality that enhances both visual impact and detection reliability. North-south scratches in the first Memorial bay and a die gouge above the tenth bay provide attribution markers anchored in the building's architectural details. These bay markers are efficient diagnostic tools because the bay openings create natural frames within which scratches and gouges stand out against uniform recessed surfaces. First bay scratches and the tenth bay gouge together span the Memorial's full width, providing reverse confirmation from opposite ends of the building. Proof striking renders the CCW spread with the crisp edge definition characteristic of proof coinage. For collectors assembling proof 1970-S doubled die sets, WDDO-030 offers both clear doubling classification and robust reverse die markers.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Large Date. Reverse: Numerous N/S die scratches can be found in the first Memorial bay. A small die gouge can be found just above the tenth Memorial bay.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wexler Team

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