1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007

Description

Seventh cataloged doubled die reverse for the 1962-D Jefferson Nickel, this Class II Distorted Hub Doubling variety shows doubling on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that increases in intensity from left to right. The increasing left-to-right pattern is the inverse of what appears on many obverse doubled dies, reflecting how distortion in the reverse hub concentrated toward one side during the hubbing process. Die marker: a die gouge on the lower front portion of Jefferson's collar (obverse), providing a fixed diagnostic for this specific die pair. Discovered by Brian A. Ribar. Wexler Variety ID: 1962-D WDDR-007. Denver Mint production. Class II doubling on the reverse legend of Jefferson Nickels can be particularly rewarding to identify because the letters of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA span a wide arc across the upper reverse, offering multiple points where graduated thickness changes become measurable. Ribar's contributions to Jefferson Nickel variety documentation have been extensive, with numerous doubled die discoveries across multiple dates cataloged under the Wexler system.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1962-D WDDR-007
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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