1997 (P) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-024

Description

Cataloged as the second Class VIII reverse doubled die for 1997, the WDDR-024 Lincoln Memorial Cent carries the CONECA designation 2-R-VIII under the Wexler system listing of 1997 1 cent WDDR-024. Class VIII tilted hub doubling on 1997 Lincoln Cents reflects the die preparation methods in use at the Philadelphia Mint during the late 1990s, when high-volume production occasionally introduced hub alignment variations. The 24th overall DDR designation for 1997-P demonstrates the substantial number of reverse doubled dies generated in a single year of cent production, a volume that rewards persistent cherrypickers willing to examine large quantities of this common-date issue.

Cross References

• CONECA: 2-R-VIII; Wexler Variety ID: 1997 1¢ WDDR-024

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