1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-042

Description

Another proof-exclusive doubled die obverse from the 1964 Philadelphia production, WDDO-042 belongs to the select group of hub doubling varieties found only on coins struck from specially prepared proof dies. The 1964 proof Lincoln cent had a mintage of 3,950,762 pieces, but with proof dies limited to roughly 3,000 strikes each, multiple die pairs were necessary to fill the year's orders. Each proof die underwent the same hubbing process as business strike dies — receiving multiple impressions from the master hub — and any misalignment during that process created a doubled die that would affect only the small batch of proofs struck before the die was retired. This production dynamic makes proof doubled dies inherently scarcer than their business strike counterparts in terms of absolute population. No specific die markers, cross-references, or detailed doubling descriptions have been published for WDDO-042 beyond the Wexler catalog listing, so collectors must rely on direct comparison against reference photographs to confirm attribution. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID: 1964 1¢ Pr WDDO-042 and attributed by the Wexler Team. Proof doubled dies from 1964 occupy a unique collecting niche, combining the aesthetic appeal of proof finish with the intellectual challenge of die variety research. Struck on a polished 3.11-gram, 19mm bronze planchet of 95% copper and 5% tin-zinc.

Attribution History

• Discovered by David Mulberry Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1964 1¢ Pr WDDO-042
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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