1984 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012

Description

The twelfth doubled die obverse cataloged under the Wexler system for the 1984 Philadelphia Lincoln Memorial cent, WDDO-012 rounds out a remarkably prolific year for obverse hub-doubling varieties. With a dozen Wexler-attributed doubled dies and additional entries under the VarietyVista numbering, the 1984 Philadelphia cent stands as one of the most variety-rich dates in the Lincoln Memorial series — a consequence of the extraordinary production volume exceeding 8.15 billion pieces, which consumed thousands of obverse dies and multiplied opportunities for hubbing irregularities. Designated Wexler 1984 1-cent WDDO-012, this variety has not been cross-referenced to other attribution systems. Each additional doubled die documented for a given date enriches the numismatic record by capturing the full spectrum of hubbing anomalies, from the dramatic spread of the famous DDO down to subtle thickness variations visible only under magnification. Struck on copper-plated zinc planchets at 2.5 grams at the Philadelphia Mint.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Tanner Scott Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1984 1¢ WDDO-012
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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