You are viewing the CopperCoins catalog page for 1978P•1DO•002, a documented Lincoln cent die variety. This listing is cataloged as a Doubled Die Obverse, from 1978, and struck at the Philadelphia Mint. It is recorded as Class 6 - Distended Hub Doubling. Below you will find 1 stage of identification photos and markers, catalog cross references, and reported values for coins minted with this die.
1978P•1DO•002
Class 6 - Distended Hub Doubling
- Type: Doubled Die Obverse (DO)
- Doubled Dies topic hub
- Design types · Design Varieties
- Obverse design type: Final bronze obverse
Die Notes
Moderate to strong extra thickness can be seen on the date, LIBERTY and the motto. The bottom leg of the R in TRUST shows notching.
Cross references
None on file.
Value guide
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Obverse: A small die scratch protrudes from the top of the R in LIBERTY. Strong, short die flow lines on the left side of the Y of LIBERTY.
Reverse: Light die scratches show in the 11th memorial bay. A short die scratch on the left side of the I of UNITED. Short die scratches rum north from the left cornice. Reverse is LDS.
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Credit for this coin goes to: Bob Piazza