You are viewing the CopperCoins catalog page for 1942P•1DO•004, a documented Lincoln cent die variety. This listing is cataloged as a Doubled Die Obverse, from 1942, and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It is recorded as Class 5 - Pivoted Hub Doubling.
It uses the obverse Flat serif G obverse and reverse Wheat reverse design types. Below you will find 1 stage of identification photos and markers, catalog cross references, and reported values for coins minted with this die.
1942P•1DO•004 Class 5 - Pivoted Hub Doubling
- Type: Doubled Die Obverse (DO)
- Doubled Dies topic hub
- Design types
- Obverse design type: Flat serif G obverse
- Reverse design type: Wheat reverse
Die Notes
A very strong spread shows on LIBERTY and the I of IN. A more moderate spread shows on the back of the coat. This die is known to be very scarce, and few examples have been reported. Old CPG# 018.7
Cross references
- WEXLER: WDDO-011
- CONECA: DDO-004
- FIVAZ/STANTON: FS-102
- NGC: VP-001
Value guide
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Obverse: A series of N-S die scratches between GOD and WE.
Reverse: A small die scratch between the rim and the 2nd U of UNUM. Reverse is MDS.
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Credit for this coin goes to: Bob Piazza