1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010

Description

One of the most significant doubled die reverse varieties in the 1960 proof Lincoln Memorial cent series, WDDR-010 on the Proof Small Date is a combination die — its obverse is independently listed as the doubled die obverse variety WDDO-008A, making specimens from this die pairing doubled on both sides. The reverse exhibits a spread towards the center on USA, EPU, ONE CENT, and the left side of the Memorial building, along with a counterclockwise spread on all design elements around the rim, especially the designer's initials. This dual-class doubling on the reverse, combined with the independently cataloged obverse doubling, places WDDR-010 among the most desirable 1960 cent die pairings for variety specialists. The reverse carries a distinctive die marker: a short but strong die gouge runs from southwest to northeast through the 6th, 7th, and 8th steps from the bottom of the Memorial just to the right of the 6th Memorial column. On the obverse, the Small Date hub is confirmed. Because proof dies at the Philadelphia Mint were typically retired after approximately 3,000 impressions, the total population of this combination variety is inherently limited. Cataloged by the Wexler Team as 1960 1¢ Pr WDDR-010, collectors should examine both sides carefully to confirm the dual doubled die attribution — a combination that significantly enhances the variety's numismatic premium.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ Pr WDDR-010
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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