1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006

Description

John A. Wexler himself attributed this 1969-S Proof Jefferson Nickel reverse doubled die, cataloged as WDDR-006. The variety is Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling: a close spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that increases from left to right — the directional gradient that defines Class II distortion. Proof Jefferson nickels from the 1969-S issue were produced at San Francisco with polished dies and selected planchets, and the mirror fields provide ideal conditions for detecting close displacement. Obverse die markers include a die dot and associated scratches on the lower front of Jefferson's collar — a consistent diagnostic that confirms the specific working die once the reverse doubling is noted. Reverse die markers add two confirmation points: a die scratch on the rim below the ME of AMERICA, and die scratches above the UR of PLURIBUS. The rim placement ensures these scratches persist into later die states. The Wexler attribution gives WDDR-006 particular documentary authority in the 1969-S proof Jefferson nickel doubled die record.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler
• Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S WDDR-006 Proof
• Expert attribution by John A. Wexler

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