2018 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-007

Description

Moderate extra thickness on the date combined with very slight thickening on LIBERTY characterizes WDDO-007, a doubled die obverse on the 2018 Philadelphia Lincoln Shield cent attributed by the Wexler Team. The moderate classification on the date indicates clearly visible doubling under standard magnification, while the lighter LIBERTY effect requires more careful scrutiny. Obverse die markers provide essential confirmation: a light die scratch runs through the upper W in WE, and a separate die scratch extends west-southwest from the rim above the G in GOD. These scratches are specific to this working die and persist across all die states, serving as reliable identifiers even when the doubling has been softened by circulation wear. No significant reverse die markers were noted. Cross-referenced as Coppercoins 2018P-1DO-002 and Wexler Variety ID 2018 1c WDDO-007, the dual listing across independent cataloging systems confirms the variety through separate examination by different attribution specialists working from their own specimen pools.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Robert L. Adams III Cross References: Coppercoins: 2018P-1DO-002
• Coppercoins: 2018P-1DO-002; Wexler Variety ID: 2018 1¢ WDDO-007
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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