1959 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007

Description

Representing a textbook Class V pivoted hub doubling, the 1959 Proof Jefferson Nickel WDDR-007 exhibits a close spread on OF AMERICA and the second O of MONTICELLO on Felix Schlag's reverse depicting Thomas Jefferson's Monticello estate. In Class V doubling, the hub rotates slightly between impressions, creating spread that varies in intensity across the die face — elements farther from the pivot point show greater displacement while those near the center show little or none. The close spread indicates the rotational displacement was subtle, requiring careful examination under magnification to detect the secondary contours alongside the affected letters. A useful reverse die marker aids attribution: a slanted die scratch positioned above the small right window of Monticello's facade, providing confirmation independent of the doubling itself. No obverse die markers have been noted. As a proof issue, this coin was struck on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies at the Philadelphia Mint, producing the mirror-like fields characteristic of San Francisco and Philadelphia proof production. Struck in the standard 75% copper and 25% nickel composition at 5.0 grams. Examine OF AMERICA and the second O in MONTICELLO for the close pivoted spread, and verify the slanted die scratch above the small right window.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted.
• Reverse: Slanted die scratch above small right window.

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