1915 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Dramatic facial feature doubling defines WDDO-001 of the 1915 Buffalo Nickel, a major variety carrying both Fivaz-Stanton and CONECA cross-references confirming its significance. The obverse displays strong Class IV spread to the northwest on the eye, nose, lips, and chin, with slight doubling also visible on LIBERTY. Class IV doubling, characterized by an offset pivot producing spread in a consistent direction, creates a striking visual effect on the bold features of James Earle Fraser's iconic design. Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-O-IV and listed in the Cherrypickers' Guide as FS-05-1915-101 (014.9), this variety meets the threshold for inclusion in the most selective references. The Wexler Team attribution as Wexler 1915 5c WDDO-001 provides a third independent catalog reference. Buffalo Nickels, struck in 75% copper and 25% nickel, transmitted substantial stress to working dies due to the alloy's hardness and high relief, conditions that made doubling events more visible when they occurred. The convergence of FS listing, CONECA classification, and Wexler attribution marks this as one of the premier doubled die varieties in the Buffalo Nickel series.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Jim & Mark Lafferty Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1915-101 (014.9)
• CONECA: 1-O-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1915-101 (014.9); Wexler Variety ID: 1915 5¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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