1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-039

Description

Proof-only variety attributed by Brian Ribar, WDDR-039 on the 1969-S Jefferson Nickel demonstrates Class II Distorted Hub Doubling with a close spread visible on E PLURIBUS UNUM and STATES OF AMERICA on Felix Schlag's Monticello reverse. Class II hub doubling results from distortion of the hub itself rather than simple lateral or rotational displacement, producing a characteristic spread pattern where the magnitude of doubling varies across the design in a non-uniform manner. Key die markers facilitate attribution: the obverse shows a series of die gouges on Jefferson's collar, while the reverse carries a die gouge above the right side of the M in UNUM and another inside the upper portion of the second U of UNUM. The 1969-S proof nickel is part of the San Francisco Mint's proof set production, and proof dies' chrome-plated surfaces can affect how doubling presents visually — sometimes enhancing visibility, other times masking subtle spread under the reflective finish. Thirty-nine documented DDRs for the 1969-S proof nickel reflects extraordinarily thorough die-by-die analysis of this date. Attributed under Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S WDDR-039 Proof, this variety showcases the depth of Jefferson Nickel proof variety research and the specialized expertise required to classify Class II distortion doubling accurately within a catalog containing dozens of superficially similar proof DDRs from the same date.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S WDDR-039 Proof
• Expert attribution by Brian Ribar

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