1958-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Class II distorted hub doubling showing a very close spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA identifies this premier Wexler doubled die reverse for the 1958-D Jefferson Nickel, documented by Brian A. Ribar. The WDDR-001 designation as the first-listed entry signals this as the primary reverse doubled die for the date and mint — the most significant or earliest-documented variety. Class II doubling, resulting from hub distortion under pressure during the hubbing process, produces a characteristic radial spread pattern that distinguishes it from the directional shifts of other doubling classes. The "very close" characterization means the secondary impression sits extremely near the primary, requiring careful magnification to resolve the doubled design elements within the legend. Die markers include obverse die scratches on the front of Jefferson's collar and above the Y of LIBERTY, plus reverse die scratches below TED of UNITED. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1958-D WDDR-001, this variety was documented by Brian A. Ribar, a specialist in Jefferson Nickel varieties who has contributed numerous attributions to the Wexler catalog. The 1958-D was a Denver Mint product from the final year of the original Felix Schlag Monticello reverse design before modifications would later alter details. Denver's 1958 nickel production of over 168 million pieces consumed many die pairs, and the premier WDDR attribution documents the most important reverse hub doubling event among them.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1958-D WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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