1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-013

Description

Identified on a proof specimen with the Large Date obverse, WDDO-013 shows an extremely close spread directed toward the rim on the word LIBERTY. The rim-ward direction indicates that the secondary hub impression was displaced slightly outward from center, pushing the doubled image toward the coin's edge rather than inward or laterally. Extremely close spread means the separation between primary and secondary images is minimal, requiring careful magnification and angled lighting to resolve. The 1960 proof Jefferson Nickel is notable for the Large Date versus Small Date distinction — a difference in the size of the numeral punches used for the date that creates two recognized subtypes. WDDO-013 occurs on the Large Date variety, as noted in the die markers. No significant obverse or reverse die markers have been recorded beyond the Large Date identification. The Wexler Variety ID references this as "1960 1c Pr WDDO-013," with the denomination notation appearing to reference a cent, though the series and title confirm this is a Jefferson Nickel variety — a cataloging cross-reference detail. Thirteen documented WDDO varieties for the 1960 proof date reflects the dedicated research that specialists have applied to proof Jefferson Nickels, where the higher quality strike and preservation of proof coins make subtle doubling easier to detect and confirm compared to circulated business strikes.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 1¢ Pr WDDO-013
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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