1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

Classified as Class V pivoted hub doubling, WDDO-004 on the 1963 proof Jefferson Nickel concentrates its effect on the date at the base of Felix Schlag's obverse portrait. Class V doubling occurs when the hub rotates slightly between impressions, producing spread that increases with distance from the pivot axis — the selective involvement of only the date indicates the rotation displaced elements in that zone above the detection threshold while leaving LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST unaffected. A valuable die marker accompanies this variety: die scratches on the rim above the G of GOD, providing an independent attribution checkpoint. These scratches act as a fingerprint for this specific working die. As a proof struck at the San Francisco Mint on polished planchets, mirror-like fields make both the date doubling and rim scratches readily visible. The 1963 proof Jefferson Nickel was struck in copper-nickel composition. Begin at the date for Class V spread, then confirm the die scratches above the G of GOD for definitive attribution.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die scratches on rim above G of GOD.
• Reverse: None noted.

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