1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

Description

Struck as a proof from the Small Date parent, the 1970-S WDDO-006 documents a Class I counterclockwise spread doubled die obverse — a rotational direction opposite to the more commonly encountered clockwise spread seen on varieties like WDDO-001. The counterclockwise displacement means the secondary hub impression rotated in the opposite direction from the primary, producing spread that manifests differently on the design elements depending on their position relative to the rotational axis. Three distinctive die gouges anchor the attribution: one at the rim above the T in TRUST, another below Lincoln's bust, and a third to the left of the shoulder. These gouges represent damage to the die face that occurred during production or handling, and their specific locations provide a triangulation of die markers that can confirm the variety identity independently of the doubling evidence. Cross-referenced as Crawford CDDO-010, this variety's proof-only documentation under the Small Date parent means it was produced on San Francisco's proof presses using the ODV-026 date logotype hub. The proof surface treatment — mirrored fields contrasting with frosted devices — renders the counterclockwise spread with particular clarity, as any extra metal along letter edges catches light differently against the deeply reflective field surrounding the design elements. Collectors should note that WDDO-006 also appears under a Proof Large Date parent, reflecting the variety's potential occurrence with either date style hub.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Michael J. Nevin Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-010
• Crawford: CDDO-010; Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 1¢ Pr WDDO-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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