1982-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

Third in the Wexler doubled die obverse sequence for the 1982-D Lincoln Memorial cent, WDDO-003 exhibits strong extra thickness on the letters of LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST, with additional doubling visible on the lower ear and on a lock of hair southwest of the ear — a combination of legend and portrait doubling that distinguishes this variety from its two predecessors. The doubling on Lincoln's ear and hair is particularly significant because portrait-area doubling tends to be more visually dramatic and easier to detect than legend-only doubling, making WDDO-003 potentially more appealing to collectors who prioritize eye appeal in their error selections. This variety was found on a Large Date zinc cent, placing it alongside WDDO-002 on that specific 1982-D subtype while WDDO-001 appears on the Small Date zinc. The reverse carries no significant die markers (noted as "None significant" by the Wexler Team), meaning authentication relies primarily on the obverse doubling characteristics and the Large Date zinc identification. The 1982 Denver cent exists in multiple configurations due to the mid-year composition change from 95% copper to copper-plated zinc and the concurrent use of two date punch sizes, creating one of the most complex production years in Lincoln cent history. No cross-references to other attribution systems are known. Attribution by Wexler Team.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Scott Holliday Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1982-D 1¢ WDDO-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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