1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-009

Description

Notable for its catalog history, this 1963 Denver Mint Jefferson Nickel WDDR-009 replaces an original listing that was delisted because its doubling was too minor for attribution. Attributed by Brian A. Ribar, the replacement variety presents Class II Distorted Hub Doubling with close spread visible on E PLURIBUS UNUM, meeting the threshold its predecessor did not. Delisting and replacement within the Wexler catalog reflects evolving standards of die variety attribution, where minimum thresholds for what constitutes a catalogable doubled die are periodically reassessed as the census grows. Class II distortion on the UNUM region places the strongest displacement in the right portion of the legend, consistent with asymmetric hub distortion concentrating its effect away from the pivot axis. The Denver Mint's 1963 nickel production was substantial, and the existence of multiple cataloged WDDR varieties from this date and mintmark reflects the systematic examination high-mintage issues receive from variety specialists. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1963-D WDDR-009, this variety's replacement status adds an unusual attribution narrative to its numismatic significance. Reverse: Die scratch extending upward from left side of U of UNITED; die scratch through upper portion of US of PLURIBUS.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1963-D WDDR-009
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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