1972 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006

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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date

1972

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Description

Sixth in the DDO sequence for the 1972 Philadelphia Lincoln cent, DDO-006 displays a medium-strength Class I spread concentrated on the LIB of LIBERTY, the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST, and the numeral 2 of the date. Medium spread on a Class I doubled die means the rotational offset between the two hub impressions was sufficient to create separation visible under moderate magnification — more pronounced than the light spread of DDO-005 but not approaching the dramatic naked-eye doubling of the famous WDDO-001. Cross-referenced as FS-106 in the Cherrypickers' Guide (catalog number 033.56), this variety has earned recognition in the standard reference for die variety collecting. The die pair is uniquely identified by UVC-2289 and DMR-009, providing collectors with unambiguous catalog codes for referencing this specific variety. Like DDO-005, the obverse die belongs to the ODV-027a classification — the "Not Re-Engraved" variant — confirming that the Lincoln bust tie was left in its original hubbed state without post-production hand-engraving. For collectors working through 1972 Philadelphia cents searching for doubled dies, DDO-006's medium spread on the date numeral 2 provides one of the most reliable quick-check diagnostics: the extra thickness or shadowing on the horizontal bar of the 2 can be spotted relatively quickly when examining coins under a loupe, serving as a trigger for more detailed examination of LIBERTY and IGWT to confirm the full attribution.