1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-005

Description

Originally cataloged as 1963-D WDDR-014 before being reassigned to the WDDR-005 slot — which had been vacated when the original WDDR-005 listing was delisted as too minor — this Denver Mint Jefferson Nickel doubled die reverse exhibits close Class II distorted hub doubling on E PLURIBUS UNUM. Class II doubling arises from design distortion within the hub rather than from hub-to-die misalignment, producing a characteristic spread pattern that follows the contours of affected design elements. The obverse die shows no noted markers, while the reverse carries a die gouge to the upper left of the U of UNITED. The renumbering history of this variety illustrates the dynamic nature of die variety cataloging — as research standards evolve and specimens are re-examined, listings are sometimes delisted, consolidated, or renumbered to maintain catalog accuracy. The 1963-D Jefferson Nickel was struck at the Denver Mint during the post-war era of the original Felix Schlag design, featuring Monticello on the reverse. Denver's production of Jefferson Nickels in 1963 was substantial, and the five documented DDR varieties for the date reflect ongoing research into this popular collector series. The close spacing of the Class II spread means that magnification of at least 5x is recommended when examining E PLURIBUS UNUM for confirmation of this variety.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted.
• Reverse: Die gouge to upper left of U of UNITED.

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