You are viewing the CopperCoins catalog page for 1974D•1DO•004, a documented Lincoln cent die variety. This listing is cataloged as a Doubled Die Obverse, from 1974, and struck at the Denver Mint. It is recorded as Class 2 + 6 - Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling. It belongs to the 1974 — Small Date design variety group. Below you will find 1 stage of identification photos and markers, catalog cross references, and reported values for coins minted with this die.
1974D•1DO•004
Class 2 + 6 - Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
- Type: Doubled Die Obverse (DO)
- Doubled Dies topic hub
- Design variety: 1974 — Small Date · Design Varieties (design difference, not a die variety)
- Mint mark type: Pointed Serif-D
Die Notes
Moderate extra thickness can be seen on the motto and the 4 of the date. Some notching is also seen on the W of WE, and the R and S of TRUST.
Cross references
None on file.
Value guide
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Obverse: Numerous die scratches throughout the obverse. Please see photos for locations and strength of these scratches
Reverse: Multiple die gouges from what may have been a a pitted die can be seen around the O of ONE. Older, light die scratches through CENT. Reverse is MDS.
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Credit for this coin goes to: Steve Petrik