1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

Description

Showing doubling above the 7 in the date, the 1970-S WDDO-008 under the Small Date parent carries a suite of die markers that provide multiple independent attribution pathways beyond the doubling itself. Die scratches extend from the R, T, and Y in LIBERTY — a cluster of linear surface marks indicating either die maintenance activity or incidental contact during handling that left permanent traces across three consecutive letters. Additionally, die pitting to the right of the I in UNITED on the reverse documents microscopic surface erosion on the reverse die, adding a second-surface diagnostic that can confirm the die pairing even when obverse evidence is inconclusive. No cross-references to other attribution systems have been recorded for this variety, meaning the Wexler WDDO-008 designation stands as the primary catalog entry. The Small Date parent classification under ODV-026 places the doubling above the 7 within the compact date arrangement characteristic of the Small Date hub, where the tighter spacing between digits can make the doubling's position relative to surrounding design elements appear slightly different than on Large Date specimens. The combination of LIBERTY die scratches and UNITED die pitting creates a two-surface marker set that experienced attributors can use for rapid variety confirmation, checking the obverse for the R-T-Y scratch pattern and the reverse for the pitting adjacent to the I. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run north from the tops of the R, T, and Y in LIBERTY. Die scratches run from north to south in the 10th bay and on the left side of the right Memorial base.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Frank Baumann Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-008
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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