1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-023

Description

Carrying Class II distorted hub doubling with visible effects on IN GOD WE TRUST, the 1962 Jefferson Nickel WDDO-023 is a regular strike counterpart to the 1962 Proof WDDO-018 — both show Class II doubling on the motto but originate from different working dies with distinct die markers and strike types. A die scratch below Jefferson's chin serves as the primary obverse die marker, distinguishing WDDO-023 from WDDO-018's die dot on Jefferson's ribbon. This variety is also a dual-variety coin: the obverse die is married to a reverse cataloged as 1962 5c WDDR-065, meaning collectors can verify both obverse and reverse doubling on a single specimen. Class II distortion results from a tilted hub during die preparation, generating effects varying across the design surface. Felix Schlag's portrait appears on this Philadelphia Mint regular strike in 75% copper, 25% nickel at 5.0 grams. As a business strike, this variety entered circulation and can potentially be found in rolls and accumulations from the era. Examine IN GOD WE TRUST for Class II distortion, verify the chin scratch, and check the reverse for WDDR-065 doubling.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die scratch below Jefferson's chin.
• Reverse: Listed as 1962 5c WDDR-065.

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