1985 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista with identifiers UVC-2390 and DMR-003, DDO-002 on the 1985 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent shows a light spread concentrated on the date numerals and the lower front portion of Lincoln's bust. The light classification distinguishes this from the more prominent medium spread of DDO-001 — collectors should expect subtler doubling that may require careful examination under 10x or higher magnification and directional lighting to fully resolve. The sequential UVC numbers (2389 for DDO-001, 2390 for DDO-002) indicate these varieties were cataloged in close succession, likely during the same documentation effort. The concentration of doubling on the date and lower bust, without significant spread on the motto or upper head, suggests either a smaller displacement during the hub doubling event or a different class of doubling mechanism. Light doubled dies test a collector's attribution skills and are often overlooked by casual searchers, creating opportunity for diligent cherry-pickers. Struck at Philadelphia on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams and 19mm from the 1985 mintage of approximately 5.65 billion cents.

Die Markers

• UVC-2390; DMR-003

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