1984-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-101 (039) in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherrypickers' Guide, 1984-D DDO-002 ranks among the most widely recognized doubled die obverse varieties from the Denver Mint's 1984 Lincoln cent production. The doubling shows strong spread on the date and lower bust, with extra thickness on IN GOD WE TRUST and light spread on LIB of LIBERTY. This distribution — strongest on the date and bust, moderate on the motto, subtle on parts of LIBERTY — is characteristic of rotational hub doubling where the misalignment was greatest at certain distances from the pivot point. The FS-101 cross-reference places this variety in the top tier of recognized doubled dies for the date, ensuring coverage in the major published references that cherrypickers consult. Die markers UVC-2837 and DMR-005 serve as secondary diagnostics to confirm the attribution beyond the doubling pattern alone. Denver's 1984 output of approximately 5.57 billion cents on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams consumed thousands of obverse dies, making documented doubled dies like DDO-002 genuinely scarce relative to total production.

Die Markers

• UVC-2837; DMR-005

Attribution History

• FS-101

External References