1970-S Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-031

Description

Entered with a proof-specific title, this listing for WDDO-031 on the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent documents the obverse half of a notable dual variety die pair — the reverse is independently cataloged as WDDR-002. Very close spread towards the center on a proof Large Date die characterizes the obverse doubling, where the secondary hub impression displaced elements slightly inward toward the portrait. Centripetal spread can be subtle because it compresses rather than expands letter spacing, potentially thickening letters without the dramatic outward shelving of Class II varieties. A die scratch on Lincoln's nose provides the obverse attribution marker on a high point of the portrait that retains detail even on specimens with minor handling. The dual variety status means collectors acquiring a coin from these dies simultaneously obtain a cataloged DDO (WDDO-031) and a cataloged DDR (WDDR-002). Proof production ensures both the centripetal obverse spread and the reverse doubling on FG and the second A of AMERICA are preserved with proof-quality fidelity.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Large Date. A light die scratch runs NNW/SSE on the upper part of the nose. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wexler Team

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