1935 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

Description

Triple-cataloged across CONECA (3-R-V), Cherrypickers (FS-05-1935-803 (018.1)), and Wexler (1935 5c WDDR-003) — this 1935 Philadelphia Mint Buffalo Nickel DDR carries the broadest possible recognition for attribution. The Cherrypickers listing makes this a popular target for cherry pickers who search dealer inventories for undervalued varieties. Class V counter-clockwise rotated hub doubling with a pivot at approximately 2:00 produces spread on FIVE CENTS, UNITED STATES, and the back of the front legs, with displacement increasing at greater distances from the pivot. Die markers include circular die scratches throughout the reverse, providing secondary attribution evidence beyond the primary doubling. Attributed by the Wexler Team, the CONECA class designation 3-R-V confirms this as the third cataloged reverse variety with Class V characteristics for 1935. The combination of Class V CCW doubling with a specific pivot point and circular reverse die scratches creates a distinctive diagnostic profile. Three independent catalog listings reflect both the variety's verifiability and its collector desirability.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ron Pope Cross References: CONECA: 3-R-V, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1935-803 (018.1)
• CONECA: 3-R-V, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1935-803 (018.1); Wexler Variety ID: 1935 5¢ WDDR-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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