1957 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004

Description

Paired with WDDO-002 on the obverse die, this 1957 Proof Jefferson Nickel WDDR-004 presents Class II (Distorted Hub) doubling across multiple reverse inscriptions. A nice spread shows on UNUM and AMERICA, while a closer spread affects PLURIBUS and STATES — a dual-intensity pattern characteristic of Class II distortion, where the degree of hub flexion varies across the die face based on distance from the distortion center. Cross-referenced as CONECA 7-R-II, this variety is recognized across multiple attribution systems. The WDDO-002 pairing means collectors may find both obverse and reverse doubling on the same coin, as both anomalies originate from the same die marriage. A slightly slanted die scratch at the top of Monticello's dome serves as the reverse die marker, while the obverse is independently cataloged as 1957 Pr 5c WDDO-002. As a proof issue, the mirrored fields sharpen the visibility of the spread on UNUM and AMERICA where the displacement is broadest, and careful examination under magnification also reveals the tighter spread on PLURIBUS and STATES. This die pair — combining obverse and reverse doubled dies — represents a particularly desirable find for variety specialists who can attribute both sides from a single specimen.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDO-002.
• Reverse: Slightly slanted die scratch at top of dome.

Attribution History

• CONECA 7-R-II

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