1962 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-058

Description

Originally cataloged as WDDO-077 before being reassigned, this proof Jefferson Nickel variety replaced the original WDDO-058 listing which was delisted for being too minor — a reshuffling that reflects the ongoing refinement of doubled die catalogs as attribution standards evolve. The variety exhibits a close Class II (Distorted Hub) spread visible on IN GOD WE TRUST, where the hub distortion produced subtle but measurable displacement of the motto's lettering. Obverse die markers include a small die dot embedded in Jefferson's hair above his ear, a distinctive point diagnostic that allows rapid confirmation under low magnification. The reverse die paired with this obverse is independently listed as 1962 Pr 5¢ WDDR-174, creating another instance of a die marriage where both obverse and reverse carry documented hub doubling. The 1962 proof Jefferson Nickel was struck at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the annual proof set, with each coin receiving multiple strikes from polished dies to produce the sharp, mirror-finish specimens collectors expect. Fifty-eight renumbered doubled die obverses for a single proof date speaks to the extraordinary depth of variety research applied to this series.

Die Markers

• Obverse: Small die dot in Jefferson's hair above his ear.
• Reverse: Listed as 1962 Pr 5c WDDR-174.

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