2020 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-036

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team as WDDR-036 for the 2020 Philadelphia Jefferson Nickel, this Class VIII tilted hub doubling variety manifests as a portion of the center door frame appearing inside the triangle above the center door of Monticello. The triangular pediment that crowns the main entrance of Thomas Jefferson's Virginia estate provides a precise geometric reference against which even subtle doubling becomes apparent, and this variety specifically shows the door frame detail intruding into the pediment's interior space. Class VIII doubling arises when the hub tilts during impression onto the working die, distributing the spread unevenly across the design surface. On the Monticello reverse, this tilt effect produces displacement that is most visible where strong vertical elements like door frames intersect with angular features like the pediment triangle. The 2020 Philadelphia issue continues the long tradition of Jefferson nickel variety production, and WDDR-036's placement well into the catalog sequence reflects the sustained attention that variety researchers devote to each new date. Die markers specific to this die pair confirm the attribution.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 2020-P WDDR-036
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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