1955 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die VarietiesAlthough always referred to as a “tripled die,” this variety is actually a quadrupled die. Four distinct images, especially on the serifs, can be seen on all letters of UNITED. Strong tripling can be seen on STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS and, to a lesser extent, on UNUM, MONTICELLO and the right side of the building. Significant doubling can be seen on E PLURIBUS. All spreads are toward the center, increasing from left to right. Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-R-II; FS-5-1955-035. Die markers: Obverse: None noted. Reverse: Several small die gouges (dots) on the vertical bar of F of OF; short, strong, slanted die gouge just left of lower portion of M of MONTICELLO. Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-R-II; FS-5-1955-035.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted.
• Reverse: Several small die gouges (dots) on the vertical bar of F of OF; short, strong, slanted die gouge just left of lower portion of M of MONTICELLO.

Attribution History

• CONECA 1-R-II; FS-5-1955-035

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