1929 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Classified as Class V CW (Pivoted Hub, clockwise) with the pivot point at approximately the 2:00 position, this 1929 Buffalo Nickel WDDO-001 exhibits doubling that radiates outward from the pivot center — strongest on design elements farthest from the pivot point and diminishing as elements approach it. The spread is most prominent on the date, ribbon ties, and braid, with slighter doubling visible on the lips, neck, chin, and feathers. Pivoted hub doubling occurs when the hub rotates slightly around a fixed point between impressions, producing a characteristic fan-shaped distribution of doubling that increases with distance from the pivot. Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-O-V, Cherrypickers FS-05-1929-101 (016.8), and Wexler 1929 5-cent WDDO-001, this variety carries authoritative attributions from all three major die variety reference systems. The convergence of CONECA, Cherrypickers, and Wexler designations confirms the significance of this variety within the Buffalo Nickel series. The 1929 Philadelphia issue was struck in substantial quantities, but the specific mechanical conditions that produced this pivoted hub doubling occurred on only one working die, making attributed specimens considerably scarcer than the date's overall mintage might suggest.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ron Pope Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-V, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1929-101 (016.8)
• CONECA: 1-O-V, Cherrypickers: FS-05-1929-101 (016.8); Wexler Variety ID: 1929 5¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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