1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-029

Description

Attributed by Gary G. Wagnon, the 1956 Proof Jefferson Nickel WDDR-029 displays a close Class II distorted hub doubling on E PLURIBUS UNUM — the close designation indicating the two hub impressions overlap significantly, creating a tight doubling effect rather than wide separation. Two diagnostic die markers on the reverse assist with attribution: a die dot appears below the U of PLURIBUS, and a die gouge sits below the P of PLURIBUS, providing a two-point confirmation system in the same area of the reverse legend. The 1956 Proof Jefferson Nickel was struck at the Philadelphia Mint for inclusion in annual proof sets, and proof specimens offer the sharp strikes and mirror fields that make subtle Class II doubling more detectable than on circulation strikes. The twenty-ninth documented doubled die reverse for the 1956 proof date reflects the extensive examination that proof Jefferson Nickels have received from variety specialists, as the controlled production conditions and collector-grade preservation of proof coins facilitate die-by-die analysis. Gary G. Wagnon's attribution adds to the substantial body of Jefferson Nickel variety research, and the close Class II spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM represents one of the subtler forms of hub doubling that rewards patient examination of proof specimens under magnification.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Gary G. Wagnon
• Wexler Variety ID: 1956 WDDR-029 Proof
• Expert attribution by Gary G. Wagnon

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