1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008

Description

Classified as Class II distorted hub doubling, the 1959 Proof Jefferson Nickel WDDR-008 shows a close spread on OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS on Felix Schlag's Monticello reverse. Class II doubling results from physical distortion of the working hub between impressions, producing non-uniform displacement that affects design elements differently depending on their location relative to the distortion epicenter. The close spread requires careful magnification to distinguish the faint secondary contours alongside the primary letterforms of OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS. Reverse die markers include a die dot above the right arch and a second die dot above the long right window on the Monticello facade — the architectural details of Jefferson's Virginia estate serve as reliable die identification points. No obverse die markers have been noted. As a proof issue struck at the Philadelphia Mint on polished planchets with polished dies, the 1959 proof's mirror fields enhance visibility of subtle doubling. Struck in 75% copper and 25% nickel at 5.0 grams. Cataloged by the Wexler Team. Examine OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS for the close Class II spread, then confirm with the die dots above the right arch and the long right window on the Monticello reverse.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted.
• Reverse: Die dot above right arch; die dot above long right window.

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