1945 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

The 1945 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1945 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Die dot below U of TRUST. Reverse: Series of heavy die gouges above right arch; die gouge between upper portions of E and P of E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die dot below U of TRUST.
• Reverse: Series of heavy die gouges above right arch; die gouge between upper portions of E and P of E PLURIBUS UNUM.

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