1970-S Proof Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-027

Description

Bearing a proof-explicit title, this entry for WDDO-027 on the 1970-S Lincoln Memorial cent records very strong clockwise spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date on a proof Large Date die. The "very strong" qualifier places this among the most visually dramatic doubled dies in the 1970-S proof series — CW hub rotation at this magnitude produces displacement visible without high magnification, with right-side elements shifting upward and left-side elements shifting downward. Very strong CW spread on proof surfaces is a particularly desirable combination because mirror fields and frosted design elements provide maximum contrast at every boundary where hub impressions diverge. No die markers were noted on either surface, meaning attribution rests entirely on the clockwise spread pattern — but the strength of the doubling compensates with an unambiguous visual signature difficult to confuse with other varieties. For proof collectors who prioritize surface preservation and visual impact, WDDO-027 offers a variety where the doubled die evidence is a prominent feature rather than a subtle anomaly requiring patience to detect.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wexler Team

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