1983 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006

Description

Cataloged with die markers UVC-2372 and DMR-008, DDO-006 documents a light spread on LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST on the 1983 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent. The gap in DMR numbering — from DMR-006 for DDO-005 to DMR-008 for DDO-006 — suggests that DMR-007 corresponds to a die that was either classified differently or assigned to another variety designation within the master registry's sequential framework. This sixth doubled die obverse for 1983 shares the same affected inscription pair as several other varieties in the series, but each DDO originates from a physically distinct die with its own unique combination of doubling spread direction, magnitude, and ancillary die markers that prevent confusion between entries. Light spread on LIBERTY manifests as subtle notching or separation on the vertical and curved strokes of the letters, while light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST — positioned along the upper arc of the obverse — may appear as slightly thickened serifs or faint secondary outlines visible under 7x to 10x magnification. The 1983 date holds particular significance for Lincoln cent error collectors because the year produced the famous Doubled Die Reverse, and this broader attention to 1983 errors has driven thorough examination of the date's obverse dies as well, resulting in the deep DDO census documented here.

Die Markers

• UVC-2372; DMR-008

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