1964 Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-019

Description

Positioned at the nineteenth entry in the Proof-prefixed doubled die obverse catalog for the 1964 Lincoln cent, this variety is part of a deep sequence of proof hub doubling discoveries for the date. The number of recognized proof DDO varieties for 1964 continues to grow as variety researchers examine coins from the 3,950,762 proof cent mintage, and the catalog already extends well beyond twenty entries. Each doubled die variety is unique because each working die experienced its own individual hubbing misalignment — no two doubled dies are alike in their specific spread pattern, even when the doubling appears superficially similar. The direction of the secondary image relative to the primary, the magnitude of the shift, and the design elements where the doubling is strongest all vary from die to die. No specific doubling description, die markers, cross-references, or expert attributions have been published for this variety beyond the Wexler catalog listing. For collectors building comprehensive 1964 proof DDO sets, the higher-numbered varieties often present the greatest challenge, as they may show subtle spreads that require magnification of 10x or greater and precise lighting angles to detect on the reflective proof surfaces. The 1964 date was the last year of Philadelphia proof cent production before the three-year suspension of proof sets, adding historical context to these varieties. Struck on a polished 3.11-gram, 19mm bronze planchet of 95% copper and 5% tin-zinc.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wexler Team

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