1883 Overdate WOVD-001
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Description
Struck in the final year of the Shield Nickel series (1866-1883), this 1883 WOVD-001 is an overdate variety where traces of an underlying date digit are visible beneath the 1883 date. Overdates occurred when a die originally hubbed or punched with one year's date was re-entered with a subsequent year's hub, leaving remnants of the earlier numerals. Cross-referenced as Cherrypickers FS-05-1883-301, Fletcher F-08, and Spindel S1-5001, this variety carries broad recognition across multiple attribution systems. The Shield Nickel's distinctive obverse design featuring a large shield was replaced in 1883 by the Liberty Head Nickel, making this overdate a terminal-year variety from a series undergoing its final production run. Attributed by the Wexler Team under the designation 1883 5-cent Shield WOVD-001.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Not noted Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-05-1883-301, Fletcher: F-08, Spindel: S1-5001
- Cherrypickers: FS-05-1883-301, Fletcher: F-08, Spindel: S1-5001; Wexler Variety ID: 1883 5¢ Shield WOVD-001
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
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