1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-014

Description

Identified by a Stage B die gouge that forms a raised dot between the L and I in LIBERTY, the 1970-S WDDO-014 under the Large Date parent documents the same doubled die obverse variety as its Small Date counterpart — doubling above the 7 and below the L in LIBERTY — but classified within the ODV-025 Large Date logotype framework. The die gouge dot between L and I serves as the variety's most efficient attribution marker: its position within the LIBERTY legend, combined with its discrete shape, makes it immediately distinguishable from the die scratches, cracks, and generalized gouges that characterize other 1970-S die markers. Two die stages have been recorded, with the dot appearing in Stage B and serving as a clear demarcation between the earlier and later states of this die's production history. No cross-references to other attribution systems have been noted, placing the Wexler catalog as the sole formal reference. The Large Date parent classification means the doubling above the 7 appears within the wider digit spacing of the ODV-025 hub, and the doubling below the L in LIBERTY — consistent across both date style parents — provides the doubling-based attribution that complements the die gouge evidence. Collectors should look for the dot between L and I first as a rapid screening tool; if present, the specimen should be examined for the characteristic doubling above the 7 and below the L that confirms the WDDO-014 attribution. The combination of a memorable die marker and clearly defined doubling zones makes WDDO-014 one of the more accessible varieties to attribute in the extensive 1970-S doubled die roster.

Attribution History

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-014
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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