1939 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-013

Description

Belonging to the parent strike type known as the famous "Doubled Monticello" variety, the 1939 WDDR-013 carries Class II (Distorted Hub Doubling) visible on E PLURIBUS UNUM — the Latin motto arching above the doubled rendering of Jefferson's Monticello estate. Attributed by the Wexler Team, reverse die markers include a gouge above W of WE and a strong gouge below ME of AMERICA, both providing secondary attribution points beyond the hub doubling. The 1939 Jefferson Nickel holds a special position as the second year of production, following Felix Schlag's prize-winning debut in 1938. The doubled Monticello reverse is one of the most celebrated Jefferson Nickel varieties, and WDDR-013 represents one of several specific die pairings within that broader category. Class II Distorted Hub Doubling results from working hub deformation during hubbing, producing a radial spread pattern rather than a uniform directional shift. Struck on 75% copper and 25% nickel at 21.2mm. Examine E PLURIBUS UNUM for Class II spread, then verify the gouge above W of WE and the strong gouge below ME of AMERICA for complete die identification within the doubled Monticello family.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die gouge above left upright of W of WE.
• Reverse: Strong die gouge below ME of AMERICA.

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