1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-052

Description

Fifty-second in the Wexler doubled die obverse sequence for the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent, this Large Date regular strike entry for WDDO-052 reflects the extraordinary depth of doubled die documentation achieved for this date. Over fifty distinct doubled die obverse working dies speak to the San Francisco Mint's production environment that year — frequent die preparation from both Large Date and Small Date hubs, each cycle carrying potential for hub misalignment embedding permanent overlapping design impressions into the die steel. The Large Date hub, distinguished by its taller 7 extending above neighboring numerals, served as the basis for this working die. No cross-references to CONECA, Coppercoins, or other attribution systems have been established, and no confirmed cross-references are known. For cherry-pickers working through 1970-S Large Date cents, WDDO-052 sits in the range where patient examination and familiarity with Wexler die marker photographs become essential, as the doubling may require magnification beyond the standard 5x loupe used for more dramatic varieties earlier in the sequence.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Shields Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-052
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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