1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-007

Description

Presenting a broader spread than DDO-006, the seventh doubled die obverse for the 1972 Philadelphia Lincoln cent shows medium-strength Class I doubling across LIBER of LIBERTY (five letters rather than three), the full IN GOD WE TRUST motto, and the 972 of the date — a wider footprint of affected design elements indicating a slightly larger rotational hub offset during the die manufacturing process. Cross-referenced as FS-107 (Cherrypickers' Guide catalog number 033.57), this variety is documented in the standard reference literature alongside the other recognized 1972 doubled dies. Die identification codes UVC-2290 and DMR-010 uniquely catalog this die marriage. The obverse die carries the ODV-027a designation — the "Not Re-Engraved" variant of the Lincoln bust, where the tie detail retains its original hubbed appearance without hand modification. The progression from DDO-005 (light spread on LIB) through DDO-006 (medium on LIB) to DDO-007 (medium on LIBER) illustrates the spectrum of Class I doubling that exists among the 1972 Philadelphia dies — each variety representing a different working die that received its hub impressions at a unique rotational offset, producing a distinctive pattern of element displacement. Collectors pursuing a complete set of 1972 DDO varieties will find DDO-007 identifiable by its characteristic spread across five letters of LIBERTY and three digits of the date, providing multiple confirmation points for positive attribution when working with reference images.

Die Markers

• UVC-2290; DMR-010

Attribution History

• FS-107

External References