1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005
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Description
The 1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1972 (S) Lincoln Memorial Cent, part of the Lincoln Memorial Cents 1959-2008 series. Die markers: Obverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the center of the I of IN. A short, diagonal die scratch can be found below the right side of the B in LIBERTY. A short, curving die scratch can be found below and between the E and R of LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE midway between GOD and WE. Reverse: A die gouge touches the bottom of the 2nd U in PLURIBUS. A short, vertical die scratch can be found inside the center of the C in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found under the right end of the Memorial. A small die gouge can be found at the bottom inside of the O in ONE.
Die Markers
- Obverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the center of the I of IN. A short, diagonal die scratch can be found below the right side of the B in LIBERTY. A short, curving die scratch can be found below and between the E and R of LIBERTY. A die scratch runs from SSW to NNE midway between GOD and WE. Reverse: A die gouge touches the bottom of the 2nd U in PLURIBUS. A short, vertical die scratch can be found inside the center of the C in AMERICA. A small die gouge (dot) can be found under the right end of the Memorial. A small die gouge can be found at the bottom inside of the O in ONE.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Wexler Team