1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-086

Description

John A. Wexler himself attributed this 1963 Jefferson Nickel regular-strike WDDR-086, which exhibits Class II Distorted Hub Doubling with close spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and a similar spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that decreases from left to right — the reverse gradient of many Class II varieties where doubling tapers rather than intensifies across the legend. Doubling also extends to FIVE and MON of MONTICELLO, affecting both denomination and building name. The catalog number 086 is remarkable, indicating at least eighty-six distinct doubled die reverse varieties documented for the 1963 Jefferson Nickel — a testament to massive production volume and thorough modern research. This abundance means collectors searching 1963 nickels have an unusually high probability of encountering a cataloged DDR variety. The spread across multiple legend groups and the denomination creates several independent diagnostic zones around the reverse, and MONTICELLO provides an additional attribution anchor. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1963 WDDR-086, this variety represents the deep end of the Jefferson Nickel doubled die census. Reverse: Die scratch above left arch near roof line; die scratch between E and R of AMERICA.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler
• Wexler Variety ID: 1963 WDDR-086
• Expert attribution by John A. Wexler

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