2021 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

Description

Featuring strong extra thickness on LIBERTY that is readily visible under low magnification, this 2021 Philadelphia Lincoln Shield cent doubled die obverse was cataloged by the Wexler Team as WDDO-008. The upper left of the Y in LIBERTY is considerably thicker than the upper right of the Y, providing a quick diagnostic that cherry-pickers can use to identify this variety before confirming the broader spread across the full inscription. Reverse die markers include a die gouge below the R and U in TRUST, which authenticate the specific die pair used for this variety. The pronounced asymmetry in the Y of LIBERTY distinguishes WDDO-008 from more subtle doubled die obverses where the extra thickness is evenly distributed, making it one of the more accessible Shield cent varieties for collectors who are new to die-variety searching. Modern Lincoln cents struck at Philadelphia since the Shield reverse's 2010 introduction continue to produce doubled die varieties despite advances in die production technology, and WDDO-008's strong visual impact places it among the more desirable Shield cent DDOs for variety collectors seeking eye-appealing specimens.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Leslie Trent Hatchell Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2021 1¢ WDDO-008
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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