1999 (D) Lincoln Memorial Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-030

Description

Thirtieth documented doubled die reverse for the 1999 Denver Mint Lincoln Memorial Cent, WDDR-030 preserves a hub misalignment from die production that imparted visible doubling onto Frank Gasparro's detailed Memorial reverse. The hubbing process requires multiple precise impressions of the master hub into a die blank, and any shift between those impressions creates a doubled image — particularly conspicuous on the Memorial reverse, where columns, stairs, and interior architectural elements amplify even minor displacement into detectable anomalies. The 1999-D was struck in copper-plated zinc composition during the final full year of the classic Memorial reverse before the 2009 Bicentennial designs. Cross-referenced as Coppercoins 1999D-1DR-007 and Wexler Variety ID 1999-D 1¢ WDDR-030, the dual cataloging across independent resources confirms the variety's documentation. Collectors should examine the columns and statue area under magnification for signs of misregistration.

Cross References

• Coppercoins: 1999D-1DR-007; Wexler Variety ID: 1999-D 1¢ WDDR-030

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