2012 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012

Description

A Wexler-cataloged doubled die obverse for the 2012 Lincoln Shield Cent, WDDO-012 delivers strong extra thickness on LIBERTY — the primary inscription along the left obverse where hub doubling manifests as visibly thickened letter strokes rather than separated secondary outlines. Attributed by the Wexler Team, two additional die-specific markers distinguish this die: a die gouge appearing as a raised dot to the left of the first T in TRUST, and a die chip on the top center of the shield on the reverse. These three diagnostics — LIBERTY doubling, dot left of T, and the shield die chip — provide a robust attribution triad. Lyndall Bass's Union Shield reverse, introduced in 2010, was in its third year, paired with Brenner's enduring Lincoln portrait on copper-plated zinc at 19.05 mm. Examine LIBERTY for strong extra thickness, locate the raised dot left of the first T in TRUST, and verify the die chip on top center of the shield.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2012 1¢ WDDO-012

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