1971-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016

Description

The 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-016 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: Short die scratch from lower left portion of O of GOD; long die scratch down left side of Jefferson's coat; diagonal die scratch at top of back of ribbon on queue.  Machine doubling shows on most letters. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-018.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Short die scratch from lower left portion of O of GOD; long die scratch down left side of Jefferson's coat; diagonal die scratch at top of back of ribbon on queue.  Machine doubling shows on most letters.
• Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-018.

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