1995 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

Description

The doubling manifests on LIBERTY, the lower bust, the mint mark, the date, and the lower beard details, with the rotational nature of Class V doubling creating a fan-like spread that increases in magnitude farther from the pivot point. Two obverse die cracks serve as key attribution markers: one running north to south behind Lincoln's ear, and another extending from the top center of the forehead in a north-northwest direction through the hair. No reverse die markers were noted by the Wexler Team, who assigned this the designation 1995-D 1¢ WDDO-006. The copper-plated zinc composition used since 1982 continued to define the planchet, and the Lincoln Memorial reverse designed by Frank Gasparro remained in service as it had since 1959.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1995-D 1¢ WDDO-006

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