1997-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-031

Description

Listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1997-D 1c WDDR-031, this Denver Lincoln Memorial cent documents hub doubling on the reverse die. An important caution accompanies the attribution: the doubling on WDDR-031 is very similar to the 1997-D 1c WDDR-003 and several other dies from this period, requiring careful examination of markers and doubling character before finalizing attribution. Shared visual similarity among multiple 1997-D DDR dies is not uncommon in high-volume production years where closely related hub generations produced similar spread patterns across different working dies. Doubled die reverse varieties arise when a working die receives a second hubbing impression at a slight rotation or offset, embedding a ghost second outline of the reverse into the die face. On struck coins this manifests as apparent thickening or notching on lettering, columns, or the statue. Denver cents of 1997 are copper-plated zinc. When attributing this variety, confirming the specific die markers and spread character to distinguish WDDR-031 from WDDR-003 and other closely related dies is an essential step before completing the identification.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Tanner Scott Cross References: None known Comments: The doubling on this die is very similar to 1997-D 1¢ WDDR-003 and several other dies and markers and doubling should be carefully checked for identification.
• None known Comments: The doubling on this die is very similar to 1997-D 1¢ WDDR-003 and several other dies and markers and doubling should be carefully checked for identification.; Wexler Variety ID: 1997-D 1¢ WDDR-031
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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