1989 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

Extending beyond the date to include the motto, the 1989 DDO-004 shows medium extra thickness on both the date and the word TRUST in the motto IN GOD WE TRUST. Cataloged by VarietyVista with reference codes UVC-2416 and DMR-005, this variety's broader doubling footprint — affecting two distinct design zones rather than the date alone — suggests the hub-to-die misalignment occurred at an angle or magnitude that impacted a wider area of the obverse die face. When doubling appears on both the date and TRUST simultaneously, it indicates the rotational or translational shift between hub impressions was sufficient to reach design elements separated by a meaningful distance on the die, which in turn can help researchers determine the pivot point and direction of the hub displacement. Medium extra thickness on these elements means collectors should look for noticeably widened strokes on the date numerals and on the letters of TRUST, with the effect consistent in direction across both areas. The involvement of TRUST adds collecting appeal, as motto doubling is a detail that draws attention from both variety specialists and general Lincoln cent collectors. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint on copper-plated zinc planchets (97.5% zinc, 2.5% copper) at 2.5 grams and 19mm.

Die Markers

• UVC-2416; DMR-005

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