2015 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-031

Description

Strong extra thickness on the letters of LIBERTY distinguishes the 2015 Philadelphia Lincoln Shield Cent WDDO-031, with the top right branch of the Y appearing noticeably thicker than normal — an asymmetry that serves as the primary diagnostic. The strong classification indicates the extra thickness is clearly visible under moderate magnification, where the letters appear bolder on one side due to the secondary hub impression overlapping the primary. Attributed by the Wexler Team, this variety carries distinctive die markers: a die break on the shield north of P on the reverse, and a die gouge above the U of UNITED. These secondary identifiers help confirm attribution once the LIBERTY doubling has drawn initial attention. Thirty-one cataloged doubled die obverses for a single date demonstrates the depth of variety research on modern Lincoln Shield Cents, where the shield reverse introduced in 2010 has generated its own extensive catalog. The Y asymmetry on LIBERTY — where one branch appears markedly thicker than the other — provides one of the more visually satisfying diagnostics in the Shield Cent DDO catalog.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Steve Young Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2015 1¢ WDDO-031
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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