1999 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-020

Description

Twentieth in the Wexler DDR census for 1999 Philadelphia cents, WDDR-020 represents a milestone in the catalog — the completion of the first score of verified varieties for the year. Yet this was merely the beginning: the census would ultimately grow tenfold, reaching at least two hundred documented DDRs. Such depth is virtually unique to the Lincoln Cent among American coin series and reflects the denomination's position as the most heavily produced and most intensively studied coin in United States numismatics. More collectors examine Lincoln Cents than any other denomination, creating the largest pool of potential discoverers. More dies are used to strike them, creating the largest pool of potential varieties. And more attribution resources exist for Lincoln Cents than for any other series, ensuring that discoveries are documented and cataloged. WDDR-020 sits at the intersection of these factors: a variety born from massive production, found through dedicated searching, and preserved through systematic attribution. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1999 1¢ WDDR-020.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1999 1¢ WDDR-020
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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