2015 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-036

Description

With a Wexler catalog number reaching WDDO-036, this 2015 Philadelphia Mint Lincoln Shield Cent doubled die obverse sits deep within an extensive sequence, cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2015 1¢ WDDO-036. The high sequence number reflects the prolific die variety discovery that characterizes the Lincoln Shield Cent series — introduced in 2010 with Lyndall Bass's Union Shield reverse — where enormous mintage volumes and active variety research communities produce lengthy catalogs. Doubled die obverses on the Shield Cent affect Victor David Brenner's Lincoln portrait, in continuous service since 1909 with periodic modifications to relief depth. The 036 designation means at least thirty-five other doubled die obverses were documented for the 2015-P cent before this entry, each representing a distinct working die with a misaligned secondary hub impression. Modern Lincoln Cent production at Philadelphia generates hundreds of working dies annually, and minor hub misalignment during high-volume die production ensures a steady stream of new discoveries for variety specialists.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Mozley Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2015 1¢ WDDO-036
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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