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1984 Doubled Die Obverse
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 8,151,079,000 Combined mintage for all 1984 Philadelphia varieties |
| Edge | Plain |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-plated Zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Victor D. Brenner / Frank Gasparro |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-705 |
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The 1984 Doubled Die Obverse shows noticeable doubling on Lincoln's ear and on the inscriptions "IN GOD WE TRUST" and "LIBERTY." The doubling on the ear lobe is the most commonly cited diagnostic feature; under magnification, a distinct secondary earlobe is visible, offset from the primary one. The effect gives Lincoln the appearance of having a doubled ear.
The 1984 DDO was produced when a working die received a misaligned hub impression at the Philadelphia Mint. The variety shares the enormous 1984 Philadelphia mintage of over 8.15 billion, but only coins from the specific doubled die qualify. The variety carries a moderate premium. It is more common than the great rarities of the series (1969-S DDO, 1972 DDO) but less common than minor doubled dies that require extreme magnification. The doubled ear is a reliable identifier that can be spotted with an ordinary magnifying glass. Authentication is still recommended for coins being sold at a premium.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | — | — |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | — | — |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | — | — |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | — | — |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | — | — |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | — | — |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | — | — |
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