1986-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Cross-referenced by Coppercoins as 1986D-1DR-001, WDDR-001 on the 1986-D Lincoln Memorial cent is the sole doubled die reverse cataloged for this date-mint combination — a distinction that gives it particular significance among 1986-D variety collectors. The Coppercoins cross-reference provides a secondary identification pathway through an independent attribution system, strengthening collector confidence when the variety appears in transactions or submissions. Doubled die reverses on Lincoln Memorial cents affect the architectural design of the Memorial building, the denomination inscriptions ONE CENT and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM, and designer Frank Gasparro's FG initials. The specific elements showing doubling on WDDR-001 define the hub displacement that occurred during this die's preparation at the Denver Mint. As the only DDR for the date, WDDR-001 carries inherent scarcity value beyond what its doubling strength alone would command — collectors seeking a complete variety set for 1986-D Lincoln cents require this specific die. The 1986 Denver mintage of 4,442,866,698 copper-plated zinc cents, while massive, produced remarkably few confirmed doubled dies. Struck at Denver on planchets at 2.5 grams and 19mm (Wexler ID: 1986-D 1¢ WDDR-001).

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joseph Koelling Cross References: Coppercoins: 1986D-1DR-001
• Coppercoins: 1986D-1DR-001; Wexler Variety ID: 1986-D 1¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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