2015 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008

Description

Carrying the Wexler designation 2015 1c WDDR-008, this Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Shield Cent doubled die reverse records a hub alignment error that left visible doubling on the shield reverse. By the fifth year of Shield Cent production, researchers applied systematic examination to each year's output from both Philadelphia and Denver. The shield's geometric framework — vertical stripes symbolizing the states united under Lincoln's leadership, a horizontal band, and the ONE CENT scroll — serves as an effective canvas for detecting hub displacement, where straight edges and regular spacing make secondary impressions identifiable against clean primary lines. On the Shield Cent series, modern imaging tools and organized attribution networks allow researchers to detect varieties that might have gone unnoticed in earlier decades.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2015 1¢ WDDR-008

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