1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Designated a Best Of Nickel Doubled Die Variety, this 1960 proof Jefferson Nickel carries one of the strongest doubled die reverses in the series. Attributed by the Wexler Team and cross-referenced as CONECA 13-R-II, the reverse displays Class II Distorted Hub Doubling with very strong constant spread toward center on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS. Doubling also extends to MONTICELLO, the steps, both sides of the building, and slightly on E PLURIBUS UNUM. Obverse die markers include a die gouge as a dot in the depressed area right of Jefferson's eye. Reverse markers include a die scratch east-southeast from the upper long left window, a vertical gouge at the upper left of the long left window, a horizontal scratch at the top of the left arch, and a short scratch southwest from the bottom of F of FIVE. As a proof issue struck on polished planchets with polished dies, the mirror-like surfaces make the doubled die spread particularly dramatic under magnification. The Best Of designation reflects its standing among the most significant Jefferson Nickel doubled die varieties.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die gouge (dot) in depressed area to right of Jefferson's eye.
• Reverse: Die scratch ESE from upper long left window; vertical die gouge just to upper left of long left window; horizontal die scratch at top of left arch; short die scratch SW from bottom of F of FIVE.

Attribution History

• CONECA 13-R-II

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