2025 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Among the most recently dated varieties in the catalog, the 2025 Philadelphia Jefferson Nickel WDDO-002 exhibits Class VIII tilted hub doubling visible on both of Jefferson's eyelids — a remarkably precise diagnostic location that creates a subtle "extra eyelid" effect documented on several Jefferson Nickel varieties across multiple years. The obverse carries two die gouges: one to the right of Jefferson's right ear and another to the upper left of the first 2 in the date. The reverse is listed as WDDR-008, indicating another dual-doubled die marriage where both dies carry independent doubled die designations. Class VIII doubling on the eyelids results from minor angular hub displacement that concentrates its visible effect on the fine curved lines of the facial features. Current-year varieties demonstrate that modern Mint technology has not eliminated hub doubling as a byproduct of the die manufacturing process, and researchers continue actively examining newly released coins for undiscovered die varieties.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die gouge to right of Jefferson's right ear; die gouge to upper left of first 2 of date.
• Reverse: Listed as WDDR-008.

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