1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014

Description

Attributed by Brian A. Ribar, this 1969-S Proof Jefferson Nickel WDDR-014 presents Class II (Distorted Hub) doubling with a close spread visible on E PLURIBUS UNUM, OF AMERICA, and the right side of the Monticello building. Class II distortion produces a tight secondary impression where slight hub flexion during the die-making process creates detectable displacement across the die face. The building's architectural detail — particularly the columned portico and the roofline on the right side — provides fine geometry that reveals even close-spread doubling effectively. No significant obverse die markers have been noted. On the reverse, a die gouge appears above the P of PLURIBUS, and a second die gouge sits near the rim below IC of AMERICA, providing two discrete confirmation points for die identification. As a proof coin struck at the San Francisco Mint, the mirrored fields and sharp detail enhance the visibility of the close Class II spread. Cross-referenced under the Wexler designation 1969-S WDDR-014 Proof, this variety demonstrates how the Monticello building's fine architectural lines serve as effective diagnostic zones for detecting hub distortion that might be less visible on broader design elements.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S WDDR-014 Proof
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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