2008 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Holding the primary cataloged position as the first doubled die reverse for the 2008 Philadelphia Jefferson Nickel, WDDR-001 exhibits strong Class VIII Tilted Hub Doubling visible below the upper portion of the door frame on the Monticello facade. Class VIII doubling arises from a slight angular tilt of the hub during the die-sinking process, producing rotational displacement that varies in intensity across the die face. Strong classification indicates the secondary image is clearly separated from the primary, making the doubled door frame visible under moderate magnification. Attributed by Brian A. Ribar, this variety carries multiple die markers: a die gouge above the letters BE of E PLURIBUS UNUM, a die gouge at the right arch of Monticello, and a depression to the left of the building. These three markers provide a reliable multi-point identification system. The 2008 date represents the final year before the Lincoln Bicentennial program shifted Mint focus in 2009, and as WDDR-001 it establishes the primary entry in the doubled die reverse catalog for this date, making it essential for collectors pursuing a comprehensive set of Jefferson Nickel Class VIII varieties.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 2008-P WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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