1990 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Holding the primary catalog position as the first documented doubled die reverse for the 1990 Jefferson Nickel, WDDR-001 records Class II Distorted Hub Doubling where a close, constant spread toward the center appears on E PLURIBUS UNUM, accompanied by very close centripetal spread on UNITED. Class II doubling results from hub distortion rather than misalignment, producing a consistent displacement pattern across affected design elements. Die markers are particularly distinctive on the obverse: a die crack extends from the rim to and then across the top of the first T in TRUST continuing to the R of TRUST, and a short vertical die gouge appears to the left of Jefferson's chin. No significant reverse die markers have been noted. The WDDR-001 designation signifies this was either the most prominent DDR discovered or the first confirmed for the 1990 date, establishing the baseline entry against which subsequent discoveries are numbered. Cross-referenced as 1990 WDDR-001 in the Wexler catalog. The obverse die crack running through TRUST provides a reliable secondary identifier that helps collectors confirm the die pair before examining the reverse doubling.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die crack from rim to then across top of first T of TRUST to R of TRUST; short vertical die gouge to left of Jefferson's chin.
• Reverse: None noted.

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