2021 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006

Description

Discovered by Aaron Laramee and cataloged under the Wexler designation 2021-P WDDR-006, this Jefferson Nickel carries Class VIII, Tilted Hub Doubling visible below the upper portion of the door frame on the center door above the steps of Monticello. The affected area — the central doorway framing — sits at the architectural focal point of the reverse design, making this particular doubling location one that draws the eye naturally during examination. Obverse die markers include three small die dots to the right of the upper portion of N in IN, while the reverse shows a small die gouge in the field below the P of PLURIBUS and another small die gouge in the field between and below the S of PLURIBUS and the first U of UNUM. The 2021-P Jefferson Nickel belongs to the Return to Monticello series (2006 to date), which reinstated the original Monticello reverse after the 2004-2005 Westward Journey commemorative reverses. WDDR-006 as the sixth cataloged DDR for 2021-P represents a relatively modest tally compared to the explosive DDR counts seen on some other recent dates like 2023-P. Aaron Laramee's attribution credit highlights the role of individual variety hunters in expanding the catalog — new DDR discoveries depend on collectors methodically examining coins under magnification and submitting their findings for professional verification. Class VIII tilted hub doubling on the doorframe manifests as a secondary impression offset from the primary lines, typically appearing as extra thickness or a faint parallel line alongside the door jamb or lintel.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Aaron Laramee
• Wexler Variety ID: 2021-P WDDR-006
• Expert attribution by Aaron Laramee

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