1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

Attribution

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Frank Baumann

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Discovery Date

1956

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Description

Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die VarietiesThis variety is a quintupled die. Five distinct images can be seen on the lower portion of I of IN. Strong extra thickness and some separation of images show on IN GOD WE TRUST where it decreases from left to right, Jeffersons profile and, to a lesser extent, on LIBERTY, the star, the date and Jeffersons queue. Die Markers: Obverse: Small die gouge (dot) at top of L of LIBERTY; short vertical die gouge in hair midway between nose and back of head. Reverse: Small die gouge (dot) below right side of M of UNUM.

Attribution History

Discovered by Frank Baumann
CONECA 2-O-II-C+VI(4); FS-05-1956-101(35.4); Wexler Variety ID: 1956 WDDO-001 Proof
Expert attribution by Frank Baumann

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Last updated: May 12, 2026