1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

Cross-referenced to Coppercoins as 1970S-1DO-004, the 1970-S WDDO-004 under the Small Date parent documents the same obverse die variety as its Large Date counterpart but classified under the ODV-026 date logotype hub with its characteristically compact date digit arrangement. The Coppercoins cross-reference provides an independent attribution pathway through that database's own photographic documentation and die marker records, allowing collectors to verify specimens against multiple reference sources. As a doubled die obverse, WDDO-004 carries evidence of hub misalignment during die preparation — the specific character and strength of the doubling defining this variety's position within the broader 1970-S DDO catalog. The Small Date context is significant for attribution because the ODV-026 hub's tighter date digit spacing can alter how doubling appears on the numerals: the same angular or positional shift between hub impressions may produce visually different results when applied to differently proportioned design elements. Collectors working through populations of 1970-S Small Date cents should be aware that WDDO-004 is one of numerous doubled die varieties documented for this date and mint combination, and that the Coppercoins 1970S-1DO-004 designation offers a direct link to supplementary attribution resources beyond the Wexler catalog.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines Cross References: Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-004
• Coppercoins: 1970S-1DO-004; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ WDDO-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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