2023 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

Description

Jefferson's eyelids display the telltale spread of Class VIII tilted hub doubling on this 2023 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel. Attributed by Brian A. Ribar and cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2023-P WDDO-008, the eyelid location means the doubling directly affects the portrait's facial expression — a feature that draws immediate attention even at moderate magnification. Class VIII doubling from a tilted hub produces a rotational displacement that can appear quite different depending on its position relative to the tilt axis, and on the eyelids it creates a subtle widening effect. Obverse die markers include a die gouge in the field to the lower right of the N of IN. On the reverse, multiple markers aid attribution: a slanted die scratch through the C of MONTICELLO, a die gouge above the large semicircular window, and a die gouge above and between the NU of UNUM. The 2023 Jefferson Nickel continues to bear the original Felix Schlag obverse portrait that debuted in 1938, though a temporary replacement by Jamie Franki was used from 2006 through 2024.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 2023-P WDDO-008

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