1964-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

The primary doubled die obverse for the 1964-D Jefferson Nickel, the WDDO-001 exhibits close Class II distorted hub doubling visible on IN GOD WE TRUST and slightly on LIBERTY. The close designation indicates the two hub impressions overlap significantly, producing tight doubling that requires careful examination to separate from strike characteristics. Two obverse die markers assist with attribution: a die gouge between the S and second T of TRUST, and a slanted die gouge below the 4 in the date. Additionally, the reverse is listed as WDDR-004, making this a dual variety coin that exhibits hub doubling on both obverse and reverse dies — a combination that doubles the variety interest for collectors. The 1964-D Jefferson Nickel was produced at the Denver Mint in enormous quantities — it is one of the highest-mintage dates in the series — and the sheer volume of dies required for production generated a substantial variety population. As WDDO-001, this holds the top-ranked position for obverse hub doubling on the date, and its pairing with WDDR-004 on the reverse creates one of the more desirable dual-variety Jefferson Nickels from the pre-SMS era. Felix Schlag's Jefferson portrait and Monticello reverse provide the design framework within which the close Class II distortion manifests.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die gouge between S and second T of TRUST; slanted die gouge below 4 of date.
• Reverse: Listed as 1964-D 5c WDDR-004.

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