1996 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Holding the primary DDO catalog position for the 1996 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial Cent, DDO-001 is cross-referenced as FS-101 in the Fivaz-Stanton catalog — a designation reserved for the most collectible doubled dies within each date-mint combination. Medium spread appears on WE TRUST, the date, and Lincoln's vest, indicating substantial hub displacement across multiple areas of Victor David Brenner's obverse. Die markers UVC-2450 and DMR-002 identify the working die. The medium intensity places DDO-001 between subtle light varieties and dramatic strong ones, detectable under moderate magnification but rewarding careful examination. The date provides the most accessible pickup point, while the vest doubling on fine fabric lines offers additional confirmation. Struck in copper-plated zinc at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1996 cent saw substantial production, so examples of DDO-001 can be found with patient searching. The FS-101 listing ensures strong collector demand and recognition across major grading services.

Die Markers

• UVC-2450; DMR-002

Attribution History

• FS-101

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