Important Note: The
listings for the 1982 Lincoln cent obverse doubled dies have changed
significantly with the discovery of the 1982 1¢ WWHO-001, resulting in the
removal of the following listings: 1982 1¢ WDDO-001, WDDO-004, and WDDO-006.
Additionally, the 1982 1¢ WDDO-003 listing has been removed as die
deterioration doubling.
1982 1¢ WWHO-001Doubled Working Hub
Description: Doubling shows as mild uneven thickness with distortion on LIBER of LIBERTY and on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Die Markers:Obverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected. Reverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected.
Submitted By: Various individuals
Cross References: None known
Comments: The following previously listed varieties have all been determined to be from WWHO-001: WDDO-001, WDDO-004, and WDDO-006.
1982 1¢ WDDO-001 Listing Needed Comments: The
original WDDO-001 was found to be the obverse doubled working hub – 1982 1¢
WWHO-001. This listing will be replaced.
1982 1¢ WDDO-002 "Best Of" Variety
Description: A nice Class V CW spread from a pivot near the rim at approximately 5:00 shows on IGWT and LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse Stage A: Die scratches run parallel to the rim to the right of the date. Two parallel die scratches run SW/NE above the 82 in the date. Obverse Stage B: Numerous die scratches run SE from the front of the bust. Two parallel die scratches run from SW/NE below the date. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch runs NW/SE below the U in UNITED. Reverse Stage B: Two parallel die scratches run NW from the top of the E in CENT. A die clash can be found in the lower 3rd Memorial bay.
Submitted By: Stage A: Charles D. Hudson, Stage B: Marvin L. Young
Comments: The original WDDO-003 was found to be die deterioration doubling. This listing will be replaced.
1982 1¢ WDDO-004 Listing Needed Comments: The original WDDO-004 was found to be the obverse
doubled working hub – 1982 1¢ WWHO-001. This listing will be replaced.
1982 1¢ WDDO-005 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A spread towards the NE shows on LIBERTY, IN GOD, the date, the ear, the hair details behind the ear, and some of the folds in the vest.
Die Markers:Obverse: Large Date Copper. A die scratch runs NW/SE to the left of the I of IN. A die scratch runs NE from the upper right 2 in the date to the rim. A long SSW/NNE die scratch can be found under the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted.
Submitted By: Matt Walton
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDO-006 Listing Needed Comments: The original WDDO-006 was found to be the
obverse doubled working hub – 1982 1¢ WWHO-001. This listing will be replaced.
1982 1¢ WDDR-001
Description: Strong extra thickness shows on USA, EPU, the designer’s initials, and ONE. Separation lines are visible on AMERICA and the D in UNITED.
Die Markers:Obverse: Small Date Zinc. A die scratch runs north from the upper left of the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: Heavy E/W die scratches run NNW/SSE through the statue of Lincoln. A die gouge (dot) can be found to the right of the upper T in CENT. Two die gouges can be found below the right side of the N in ONE.
Submitted By: Peter Beane
Cross References: None known
1982 1¢ WDDR-002 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A strong spread ESE shows on EPU, USA, ONE CENT, the left side of the Memorial, and most of the Memorial columns.
Die Markers:Obverse: Small Date Zinc. A die scratch runs ENE from the top of the E in WE. A die scratch runs from the upper right T to the lower left R in TRUST. Reverse: Numerous E/W die scratches run throughout the reverse. A circular pattern of die scratches can be found in the Memorial bays.