1930 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Presenting a complex dual-axis offset, WDDR-002 of the 1930 Buffalo Nickel exhibits Class IV (Offset Hub) doubling with two distinct spread directions on a single die. A spread to the east-southeast appears on PLURIBUS UNUM, showing best on the PL of PLURIBUS and the first U in UNUM, while a separate westward spread manifests on the folds of the Native American's neck on the reverse. This combination of ESE and westward displacement indicates that the hub shifted along two different axes during the hubbing process — a complex offset event that distinguishes WDDR-002 from simpler single-direction doubled dies. Cross-referenced as CONECA 2-R-IV and listed in the Cherrypickers' Guide as FS-05-1930-802 (017.3), this variety carries dual third-party recognition that elevates its profile among collectors. The Cherrypickers FS designation signals mainstream collectibility beyond the specialized variety community. Attributed by the Wexler Team, WDDR-002 belongs to the later years of James Earle Fraser's iconic Buffalo Nickel series (1913–1938), where the raised-mound reverse design and textured bison imagery provide ample surface area for registering hub displacement under magnification.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ron Pope Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1930-802 (017.3)
• CONECA: 2-R-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1930-802 (017.3); Wexler Variety ID: 1930 5¢ WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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