1980 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Attributed as the first documented doubled die reverse for the 1980 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent, the WDDR-001 records hub doubling visible on the reverse design elements where a misalignment between the hub and working die during the hubbing process produced secondary impressions of the Memorial design. Die markers for this variety are documented on the obverse, where die scratches run from north-northwest to south-southeast to the left of the 1 and the 9 in the date. The reverse carries no significant additional die markers beyond the doubling itself. The 1980 Philadelphia cent was struck from the standard 95% copper alloy and carries no mint mark. Collectors examining candidates should focus on the reverse legend and Memorial architectural details under magnification, comparing observed doubling to reference images to confirm the match. Attribution by the Wexler Team; Wexler Variety ID: 1980 1¢ WDDR-001.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die scratches run from NNW to SSE to the left of the 1 and the 9 in the date. Reverse: None significant.

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