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1970-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-013

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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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1970

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Description

The most significant variety in this batch, DDO-013 on the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent carries the FS-113 (030.6) designation from the Cherry Pickers' Guide to Rare Die Varieties — the standard reference work by Bill Fivaz and J.T. Stanton that identifies varieties with established collector demand and market premiums. The FS-113 listing means this variety has been vetted, photographed, and published in one of numismatics' most widely consulted variety references, ensuring broad recognition among dealers, collectors, and third-party grading services alike. The doubling itself is described as a strong spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date — "strong" being the highest spread intensity designation, indicating the doubled elements are clearly visible and unmistakable under standard magnification. Cataloged under UVC-2263 and DMR-024, this is a proof coin struck from the Large Date obverse die (ODV-025), placing it within the San Francisco Mint's proof production program. The convergence of FS-113 recognition, strong doubling across three major design areas, and proof strike quality makes DDO-013 a variety that commands meaningful premiums in the marketplace. Proof DDOs with Cherry Pickers' Guide listings occupy the upper tier of modern Lincoln cent varieties because they satisfy multiple collector constituencies simultaneously: proof set collectors, variety specialists, and Cherry Pickers' Guide completists all compete for available specimens. The strong spread means this variety is accessible even to collectors with modest magnification equipment — the doubling on LIBERTY and the motto should be apparent under a standard 5x to 10x loupe, making it one of the more rewarding 1970-S varieties to cherry-pick. Collectors should be aware that the FS number 030.6 indicates the variety's position within the Cherry Pickers' Guide organizational structure, and that both FS-113 and DDO-013 designations should be noted for accurate cross-referencing.