2023 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

Notably a paired obverse-and-reverse variety, this Class VIII tilted hub doubled die obverse on the 2023 Philadelphia Jefferson Nickel shows doubling on Jefferson's right eye, the 23 of the date, TY of LIBERTY, and the second T of TRUST. The same die is also listed as 2023-P 5c WDDR-077 for its reverse doubling, meaning collectors who locate this coin receive two varieties on a single specimen — a pairing that significantly enhances both its numismatic interest and collectibility. Class VIII tilted hub doubling displaces design elements directionally based on their position relative to the hub's tilt axis, which explains why the doubling appears on scattered elements (eye, date, and selected letters) rather than uniformly across the entire design. Obverse die markers include a die gouge to the upper right of the R in TRUST and a die gouge below the left side of Jefferson's lip, providing secondary diagnostics beyond the doubling itself. The 2023 Jefferson Nickel continues the standard 75% copper, 25% nickel composition with the updated Jefferson portrait introduced in 2006. Dual-variety coins — where both the obverse and reverse dies carry independently cataloged doublings — are relatively uncommon and represent a compelling intersection of die-making anomalies that appeals to specialists and variety collectors alike.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die gouge to upper right of R of TRUST; die gouge below left side of Jefferson's lip.
• Reverse: Listed as 2023-P 5c WDDR-077.

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