2019 (P) Lincoln Shield Cent - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Attributed by the Wexler Team and bearing the designation 2019 1c WDDO-002, this doubled die obverse on the 2019-P Lincoln Shield Cent presents moderate extra thickness on the date and LIBERTY, with notching on the upper left corners of ERTY in LIBERTY. The notching — small step-like offsets at letter corners — is a hallmark of hub doubling where the secondary impression slightly overlaps the primary, creating a shelf effect diagnostic under magnification. A small die gouge to the right of the R in LIBERTY serves as the obverse die marker, providing a reliable confirmation point independent of the doubling itself. No significant reverse markers have been noted. Struck at Philadelphia for general circulation, the 2019-P cent was produced in copper-plated zinc, the standard composition since 1982. The Shield reverse, introduced in 2010, depicts a union shield symbolizing Lincoln's preservation of the United States as a single nation. WDDO-002 offers variety collectors a modern doubled die with clear diagnostics, and the combination of extra thickness on the date with letter notching on LIBERTY provides distinct zones for confirmation.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2019 1¢ WDDO-002

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