2021 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016

Description

Sixteenth documented doubled die obverse for the 2021 Lincoln Shield Cent, WDDO-016 presents moderate extra thickness on the designer's initials LB (Lyndall Bass, reverse designer) and JFM (John Flanagan Memorial, obverse engraver reference) — areas where hub doubling often manifests as slightly widened or thickened lettering rather than the dramatic separation visible on more pronounced doubled dies. The Wexler variety identification is 2021 1c WDDO-016, submitted by James Wilkins, with no other known cross-references. Die markers include a small die gouge inside the lower E in WE on the obverse, while the reverse shows no noted markers. An important attribution note accompanies this variety: the Wexler Team has flagged this die as extremely similar to WDDO-009 in character, requesting in-hand examination of any discovered specimens to confirm it represents a distinct die rather than a re-observation of the earlier variety. This kind of cautious verification reflects the methodological rigor that distinguishes systematic variety attribution from casual observation. The 2021 Shield Cent was produced during a period of continued high-volume cent output from the Philadelphia Mint, consuming hundreds of die pairs annually, each subjected to the multi-impression hubbing process that can generate doubled die varieties. Sixteen DDO varieties for a single date demonstrates the prolific nature of modern cent die production. Documented by the Wexler Team, WDDO-016 occupies a particularly interesting position in the catalog given its similarity question with WDDO-009, making confirmed specimens of special attribution interest.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Wilbert Anderson Cross References: None known Comments: This die is extremely similar to WDDO-009 in character. If anyone finds a copy of this die, I would like to do an in-hand examination to ensure it is not a
• None known Comments: This die is extremely similar to WDDO-009 in character. If anyone finds a copy of this die, I would like to do an in-hand examination to ensure it is not a; Wexler Variety ID: 2021 1¢ WDDO-016
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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