1971-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

The 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1971 (S) Proof Jefferson Nickel, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: Obverse: Right bar of W of WE heavily polished and thin, almost broken; much machine doubling. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-001.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Right bar of W of WE heavily polished and thin, almost broken; much machine doubling.
• Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-001.

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