1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002
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Description
The 1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002 is a doubled die reverse (DDR) variety, where die hubbing misalignment produced visible doubling on the reverse design. This variety was discovered on the 1957 Proof Jefferson Nickel, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Stage A: Numerous die scratches from rim between IN and coat; numerous die scratches on coat lapel; numerous diagonal die scratches on lower right of coat.Stage B: Die scratches between IN and coat are gone; die scratches on coat are very weak or missing. Reverse: Stage A: Die gouge (dot) inside lower portion of second U of PLURIBUS; die gouge (dot) to left of upper portion of first U of UNUM; die gouge (dot) to right of lower portion of T of UNITED.Stage B: All reverse Stage A markers are still visible; two die gouges to right of M of UNUM; short die gouge inside lower curve of first S of STATES.
Die Markers
- Obverse: Stage A: Numerous die scratches from rim between IN and coat; numerous die scratches on coat lapel; numerous diagonal die scratches on lower right of coat.Stage B: Die scratches between IN and coat are gone; die scratches on coat are very weak or missing.
- Reverse: Stage A: Die gouge (dot) inside lower portion of second U of PLURIBUS; die gouge (dot) to left of upper portion of first U of UNUM; die gouge (dot) to right of lower portion of T of UNITED.Stage B: All reverse Stage A markers are still visible; two die gouges to right of M of UNUM; short die gouge inside lower curve of first S of STATES.