2004 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

Bearing a spread to the east-southeast that manifests as extra thickness on the date, the collar fold above the bowtie, beard details, and the hair on the lower back of Lincoln's head, this 2004 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Memorial Cent doubled die obverse also features a notable reverse die pairing. The reverse die is a strong Wavy Steps variety, where the Lincoln Memorial steps display a distinctive wavy distortion rather than their normal straight horizontal lines — a separate die anomaly that adds collectible value. Die gouges appearing as dots midway up in the center fold of Lincoln's vest serve as precise obverse die markers. Cross-referenced as Crawford CDDO-011 and attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 2004 1c WDDO-005, the dual cataloging reflects parallel documentation efforts on Lincoln Cents. The ESE spread direction across multiple design elements indicates consistent hub displacement during die preparation, and the combination of a doubled die obverse married to a Wavy Steps reverse makes this die pair particularly desirable.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Billy G. Crawford Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-011
• Crawford: CDDO-011; Wexler Variety ID: 2004 1¢ WDDO-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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