1969-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-045

Description

Forty-fifth doubled die reverse in the Wexler catalog for the 1969-S Jefferson Nickel, WDDR-045 is classified as Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling and was attributed by Brian Ribar. The diagnostic shows a close Class II spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and OF AMERICA — a subset of the reverse inscriptions affected by the distorted hub during die manufacturing. The cross-reference "Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S WDDR-045 Proof" identifies this as a proof issue, struck at the San Francisco Mint for inclusion in proof sets. Die markers include no significant obverse features, while the reverse shows a die gouge to the upper right of the L of PLURIBUS and a die gouge between MO of MONTICELLO. Forty-five doubled die reverses for a single date-mint combination represents one of the most exhaustively documented DDR populations in the entire Jefferson Nickel series, reflecting both the volume of 1969-S proof production and the intensive research that proof coins have received from variety specialists. Class II Distorted Hub Doubling produces a uniform close spread that affects multiple design elements simultaneously, and the close spacing means each variety requires careful examination under magnification to confirm. The 1969-S Jefferson Nickel proof was part of the standard proof set that year, and Brian Ribar's attribution contributes to a body of work that has identified dozens of distinct doubled die varieties on this single issue. The die gouges near PLURIBUS and MONTICELLO serve as essential secondary diagnostics that prevent confusion between the numerous Class II DDR varieties cataloged for the 1969-S proof date.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S WDDR-045 Proof
• Expert attribution by Brian Ribar

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