1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-029

Description

Carrying a notable cataloging history, the 1962 Proof Lincoln Memorial Cent WDDO-029 was previously listed as WDDO-086 before being reassigned to its current designation following the landmark discovery of four different doubled working hubs used in the production of 1962 cent dies. That discovery prompted a comprehensive renumbering of the entire WDDO series for this date, as researchers determined that many varieties previously cataloged as independent doubled dies actually shared their doubling characteristics through inheritance from a common doubled working hub rather than from individual die-level accidents. Under its current attribution, WDDO-029 exhibits an extremely close spread directed toward the rim, visible on the date numerals. The "extremely close" intensity classification means the secondary image sits very near the primary device — close enough that it manifests as a subtle thickening or shadowing rather than a clearly separated doubled outline. Detecting this level of displacement on proof surfaces requires careful technique: diffused lighting minimizes the reflective glare that can mask fine spread, and magnification of 16x or greater brings the thin secondary outline into resolution. The variety carries the Wexler Variety ID 1962 1c Pr WDDO-029, with no additional cross-references currently known. No significant die markers have been documented on either the obverse or the reverse, meaning attribution rests primarily on confirming the specific direction and proximity of the spread on the date. This variety was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the 1962 proof production of 3,218,019 sets, the final proof issue in the original copper alloy composition.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-086 but was reassigned to help fill the gaping holes in the listings that were created when four different doubled working hubs were identified.
• None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-086 but was reassigned to help fill the gaping holes in the listings that were created when four different doubled working hubs were identified.; Wexler Variety ID: 1962 1¢ Pr WDDO-029
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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