2023 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-032

Description

Class VIII tilted hub doubling characterizes WDDR-032 on the 2023 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel, where a tilted secondary hub impression produced visible separation on the steps and lettering of the Monticello reverse. The step doubling, visible along the horizontal lines of Monticello's front entrance stairs, provides an architectural diagnostic that collectors can locate by examining the building's lower facade. Additional letter doubling on MONTICELLO confirms the spread's extent across the reverse design. Class VIII tilted hub doubling occurs when the working hub contacts the working die at a slight angular tilt, producing displacement that varies in magnitude across the die surface depending on each element's distance from the tilt axis. Attributed by Brian A. Ribar and cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2023-P WDDR-032, this contemporary variety from the current Jefferson Nickel production represents ongoing die variety discovery on modern coinage, demonstrating that hub doubling continues to occur despite advances in modern minting technology and quality control. Reverse: Die dot above E of STATES; die dot to upper right of second S of STATES; die gouge in field below second L and O of MONTICELLO; die gouge between C and E of MONTICELLO; two die gouges in field to left of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian A. Ribar
• Wexler Variety ID: 2023-P WDDR-032
• Expert attribution by Brian A. Ribar

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