1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-024

Description

Cataloged by John A. Conway and cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1960 WDDR-024, this Jefferson Nickel exhibits Class II Distorted Hub Doubling with a close constant spread toward the center on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — a convergent doubling pattern where the secondary hub impression shifted inward, placing doubled images on the interior side of the primary lettering. A very close spread appears on FIVE CENTS, and an extremely close spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, establishing a gradient of decreasing visibility across the reverse inscriptions. The directional characteristic — spread toward the center — contrasts with the more common spread-toward-the-rim patterns and helps classify the specific hub displacement geometry. Obverse die markers include a short vertical die gouge beneath Jefferson's queue (the tied ribbon of hair) positioned west of the 0 in the date, along with a long diagonal die scratch running from the tip of Jefferson's nose to below his eye — a prominent and easily located marker that aids field identification. Reverse markers include a short die gouge extending north from the center of the right side of the second A in AMERICA. The Jefferson Nickel was designed by Felix Schlag and struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 1960 in 75% copper and 25% nickel, weighing 5.00 grams with a 21.2 mm diameter. John A. Conway's documentation of this variety contributes to the comprehensive catalog of 1960 Jefferson Nickel die varieties maintained by the Wexler system. The convergent spread pattern, with doubling increasing in visibility from E PLURIBUS UNUM through FIVE CENTS to UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, provides a systematic attribution pathway where collectors can start with the most visible doubling and progressively confirm finer spread across the die face.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Conway
• Wexler Variety ID: 1960 WDDR-024
• Expert attribution by John A. Conway

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