1991-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

The sole doubled die obverse cataloged for the 1991 Denver Lincoln Memorial cent, WDDO-001 displays light extra thickness on the date, mint mark, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST — subtle doubling that requires careful examination under magnification to confirm. The most reliable attribution feature is the series of notches visible on the bottom right corners of the LIBERTY letters, with particular emphasis on the letter I, where the doubled image creates a stepped or notched appearance at the serif terminations. This type of light, spread doubling across multiple design elements is consistent with a minor hub rotation or offset between successive hubbing impressions during the die manufacturing process. No specific die markers were noted for this variety, meaning attribution relies primarily on the doubling characteristics themselves rather than supplementary die damage diagnostics. The absence of documented die markers is not unusual for doubled dies examined at early die state, before the die surface has accumulated the gouges, scratches, and cracks that develop through extended use. Struck at Denver on copper-plated zinc planchets composed of 97.5% zinc and 2.5% copper, weighing 2.5 grams and measuring 19mm.

Attribution History

• Discovered by William Slaughter Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1991-D 1¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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