1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Perhaps the most dramatic proof Jefferson Nickel doubled die, WDDO-001 resulted from a Large Date hub being impressed well centered over a Small Date hub, producing bold southwesterly spread on BERTY of LIBERTY and visible doubling on the letters of IN GOD WE TRUST. Obverse die markers include a short die gouge southwest from the rim left of the I in IN and die scratches running east-northeast from the hair above the ear into the forehead. On the reverse, a vertical die scratch appears in the upper tenth Memorial bay. This variety cross-references as FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen #2229, CONECA 1-O-III, and Coppercoins 1960P-1DO-003P, reflecting its broad recognition across multiple cataloging systems. As a proof issue struck at the Philadelphia Mint, die life was limited — an estimated maximum of roughly 3,000 specimens based on average proof die longevity. Surviving examples are scarce in the marketplace and command strong premiums. Attributed by the Wexler Team.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kevin Flynn (Color photo upgrade by Joseph Koelling) Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die. Here we see the die scratches that run from the hair above the ear ENE into the forehead.
• Cherrypickers: FS-01-1960-101 (025), Breen: #2229, CONECA: 1-O-III, Coppercoins: 1960P-1DO-003P Comments: As a proof variety it is highly unlikely that more than 3,000 specimens of this variety exist, as that is the average die life for a Lincoln cent proof die. Here we see the die scratches that run from the hair above the ear ENE into the forehead.; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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