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.

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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