1993 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Originally cataloged as WDDR-016, this 1993 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent doubled die reverse was reassigned to the WDDR-001 designation following a significant reorganization of the Wexler listings for the 1993 date. The renumbering became necessary after the elimination of numerous "wavy steps" varieties that had previously occupied lower catalog positions. Wavy steps — subtle undulations in the Lincoln Memorial staircase design that were once attributed to hub doubling — were eventually reclassified as a form of die deterioration rather than true doubled die varieties, a determination that removed them from the doubled die listings entirely. Their removal left gaps in the sequential numbering, and several confirmed doubled die varieties like this one were reassigned to lower numbers to restore catalog continuity. The Wexler Variety ID for this entry is 1993 1¢ WDDR-001. This reclassification episode illustrates an important reality in die variety attribution: the understanding of what constitutes a genuine doubled die versus other forms of die anomaly continues to evolve as researchers refine their diagnostic criteria. Collectors who acquired this variety under its earlier WDDR-016 designation hold the same coin — only the catalog reference has changed. The variety shows hub doubling on elements of the reverse design of the 1993 Philadelphia cent, with the Memorial building and its associated lettering serving as the primary areas where the secondary image can be detected.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joseph Koelling Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was originally listed as WDDR-016 but was reassigned to help fill the gaping holes created by the elimination of the “wavy steps” varieties from the listings.
• None known Comments: This variety was originally listed as WDDR-016 but was reassigned to help fill the gaping holes created by the elimination of the “wavy steps” varieties from the listings.; Wexler Variety ID: 1993 1¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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