1944-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Among the wartime Jefferson nickels struck in the 35% silver alloy mandated by the Second Revenue Act of 1942, the 1944-D WDDO-002 stands as a notable doubled die obverse cataloged from Denver Mint production. Class II and Class V doubling—Distorted Hub Doubling combined with Pivoted Hub Doubling—shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, with the dual-class combination producing a characteristically complex spread that reflects misalignment during successive hub impressions at two different pivots. Die markers anchor attribution: an obverse die dot sits at the top of Jefferson's head at the hairline, and a die gouge is visible between the D of GOD and the W of WE. The reverse is listed as the paired 1944-D 5¢ WDDR-001, confirming that this obverse die was used alongside a specific reverse that has itself been cataloged. The 1942–1945 wartime silver alloy composition—35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese—distinguishes these nickels from their pre- and post-war counterparts and lends the entire series added collector significance. Wexler Variety ID: 1944-D 5¢ WDDO-002.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Die dot at top of Jefferson's head at hairline; die gouge between D of GOD and W of WE.
• Reverse: Listed as 1944-D 5c WDDR-001.

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