1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018

Description

Formerly numbered WDDO-028, the 1961 Proof Jefferson Nickel WDDO-018 was renumbered as part of catalog reorganization and also replaced a previously delisted doubled working hub listing. Attributed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files under 1961 WDDO-018 Proof by Brian A. Ribar, this is a Class II distorted hub doubled die with doubling on IN GOD WE TRUST decreasing from left to right — matching the directional signature seen on other 1961 proof obverse entries but occurring on a distinct die pairing. No significant die markers are recorded for WDDO-018, meaning attribution relies on the doubling characteristics themselves rather than secondary die features. The absence of notable markers is informative for attribution: it rules this variety out when a marker-bearing die is found and confirms WDDO-018 identity when left-to-right decreasing motto doubling is present without accompanying marker evidence. Collectors searching older references may find this variety listed as WDDO-028; the current catalog number is WDDO-018.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1961 WDDO-018 Proof
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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