1947 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008

Description

Eighth cataloged doubled die reverse for the 1947 Jefferson Nickel in the Wexler system, this variety exhibits Class II Distorted Hub Doubling with very nice doubling visible on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and LLO of MONTICELLO. The breadth of affected reverse elements — spanning the outer legend, denomination, and building inscription — maps a hub distortion that influenced a wide zone of the reverse die face, creating multiple attribution targets for collectors examining potential specimens. Cross-referenced as CONECA DDR-003, providing independent confirmation through the Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America classification system. Die markers include a heavy die gouge in the field to the left of the building on the reverse, with no significant obverse markers noted. Wexler Variety ID: 1947 WDDR-008. Felix Schlag's Monticello reverse provides detailed architectural elements where hub distortion creates measurable displacement across columns, windows, and inscriptions. The 1947 Jefferson Nickel was struck at the Philadelphia Mint on standard 75% copper and 25% nickel planchets at 5.00 grams, having returned to normal composition after the 1942-1945 wartime silver alloy period. The dual Wexler-CONECA cross-reference gives this variety validation across two major attribution systems.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• CONECA DDR-003; Wexler Variety ID: 1947 WDDR-008
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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