1917 Buffalo Nickel - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003
ErrorAttribution
Discovered by
Wayne Carson
Verified by
Wexler Team
Original Research
Description
1917 WDDR-003 is a doubled die reverse on the 1917 Buffalo nickel, cataloged by the Wexler team. E PLURIBUS UNUM shows a Class IV spread toward the northwest, the second A in AMERICA shows it slightly along its underside, and the bison's underside is doubled as well. Wexler notes no obverse markers. On the reverse, the S in CENTS has a die chip at its top right. Wayne Carson submitted the variety, and Wexler's comments note that the photos were taken by Brian Ribar. Wexler lists no cross-references. Wexler includes it in its "Best Of" varieties.
Cross References
- None known Comments: The photos for this variety were taken by Brian Ribar.; Wexler Variety ID: 1917 5¢ WDDR-003
External References
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