2021 (D) Lincoln Shield Cent - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005

Description

Struck at the Denver Mint, this doubled die reverse for the 2021-D Lincoln Shield Cent was attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 2021-D 1c WDDR-005. The Lincoln Shield Cent design, introduced in 2010 to replace the Lincoln Memorial reverse, features a union shield with a horizontal scroll bearing ONE CENT — a design by Lyndall Bass symbolizing Lincoln's preservation of the nation. Doubled die reverse varieties on Shield Cents can manifest across the intricate shield design, including vertical stripes, the horizontal banner text, and border elements. Die hubbing misalignment during manufacturing produced visible doubling on reverse elements of this specific die. Denver's high-volume cent production in 2021 consumed numerous die pairs, and each hubbing operation carried the potential for the slight misalignment that creates an attributable doubled die variety.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2021-D 1¢ WDDR-005

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