1942 Nickel Doubled Die Listings
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1942-D WDDO-001
Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
A very nice Class V spread shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch between U and S of TRUST.
- Rev: Listed as 1942-D 5c WDDR-002. WRPM-??? D/D South
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Lee Rogers
1942-D WDDR-001
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right. Doubling also shows on CENTS and the right side of the building. Extra thickness shows on LLO of MONTICELLO.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge through 19 of date.
- Rev: Short die scratch below right crossbar of the second T of STATES; short diagonal die scratch between lower portions of AM of AMERICA.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Tony Russo
1942-D WDDR-002
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Listed as 1942-D 5c WDDO-001.
- Rev: Vertical die scratch between S of PLURIBUS and first U of UNUM; slanted die scratches inside O of OF; die gouge above M of MONTICELLO. WRPM-??? D/D South
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Lee Rogers
1942-D WDDR-003
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
Very nice Class II doubling and extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Short slanted die gouge on Jefferson's queue.
- Rev: None noted.
Cross Reference: CONECA 1-R-II
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1942-D WDDR-004
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS. All spreads increase from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die scratches below AMERICA; die scratches above UNUM; many die dots on entire reverse.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942-D WDDR-005
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge inside G of GOD.
- Rev: Long die scratch south from T of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942-S WDDO-001
Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
Close Class V doubling shows on TRUST, LIBERTY and the star.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratches below BER of LIBERTY; die scratches below 19 of date.
- Rev: Die crack from top of dome through S mint mark and right upright of second U of PLURIBUS to rim; die crack from steps through E of CENTS to rim.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942-S WDDO-002
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die crack at top of Jefferson's head; die scratches through BER of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Die scratch between I and V of FIVE; slanted die scratch at bottom of T of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942-S WDDO-003
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Die crack from rim at about 6 o'clock through base of Jefferson's bust to his ear; series of die cracks in his hair.
- Rev: The reverse is listed as 1942-S 5c WDDR-001.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1942-S WDDO-004
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Very slight doubling shows on LIBERTY and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Two die scratches on Jefferson's cheek to right of his mouth.
- Rev: Die crack from rim through S of PLURIBUS to dome, continuing south between C and E of CENTS, to rim left of O of OF; series of die gouges to left of P of PLURIBUS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1942-S WDDR-001
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II tripling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: The obverse is listed as 1942-S 5c WDDO-003.
- Rev: Die crack from dome of building to second U of PLURIBUS; die crack from O of OF to left of right semicircular arch; die crack from C of CENTS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1942 WDDO-001 "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Description: Class IV, Offset Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Strong doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, Jeffersons chin, the underside of the nose and lips, and some hair over his ear. The doubling is from an offset hubbing with the later (stronger) image spread to the north on all the affected design.
Markers:
- Obv: Die dot east of Jefferson's eye just before his hairline. The early die state is sharp and clear. Later die state specimens exist which were heavily polished giving a mushy appearance to the surface and doubling.
- Rev: None noted.
Cross Reference: CONECA 3-O-IV; FS-5-1942-026
Submitted by: Joe Groff
1942 WDDO-002
Description: Class IV, Offset Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A strong spread to the south shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, Jeffersons profile - especially the nose, LIBERTY, the star and the date. The spread was on an early hubbing as doubling does not extend to the rim on most letters around the rim.
Markers:
- Obv: Short diagonal die gouge at top of Jefferson's eyebrow north of front of his eye; die scratch in field between U of TRUST and Jefferson's eyebrow; die scratch from top of G of GOD to rim.
- Rev: None noted.
Cross Reference: CONECA 2-O-IV; FS-5-1942-025
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1942 WDDO-003 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Diagonal die gouge inside lower portion of N of IN; short die gouge south from left corner of numeral 4 of date; die scratches through 19 of date. Type II.
- Rev: Listed as 1942 Pr 5c WDDR-001.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Mark Clewell
1942 WDDO-004
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the hair on the upper back of Jeffersons head.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge in field east of top of ribbon of queue and west of numeral 4 of date. Type I alloy.
- Rev: Listed as 1942 5c WDDR-004.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Ralph Huntzinger
1942 WDDO-005 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Series of circular die scratches on Jefferson's forehead and into his hair; short die scratch SW from his eye; strike doubling on LIBERTY, the star and the date; die scratches on top of collar; die dot (two) on jawline above collar.
- Rev: Listed as 1942 5c WRPM-017.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John W. Bordner
1942 WDDO-006
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST and L of LIBERTY. Doubling also shows on Jefferson's hair above his forehead. Type II.
Markers:
- Obv: Heavy die gouge above TRU of TRUST; die scratches near rim above ERTY of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Vertical die crack on left side of dome south to upper left side of second column; heavy die scratches below CA of AMERICA and UNITED.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1942 WDDO-007 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on RTY of LIBERTY, the star and 19 of the date. Coin examined is certified PCGS Pr. 65.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch above BE of LIBERTY; die scratch above L of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Small die dot between I and V of FIVE.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Mike Sowell
1942 WDDO-008
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A Class II spread shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date. Type I.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch in field to left of Jefferson's nose and ear.
- Rev: Die scratch through second O of MONTICELLO; die gouge above and between FIVE and CENTS; die gouge (dot) at upper right of right arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942 WDDO-009
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the back of Jefferson's head.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch between upper portions of R and U of TRUST.
- Rev: Die gouge to right of S of CENTS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942 WDDR-001
Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
Class V doubling shows on OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die dot above M of MONTICELLO near base of building; die dot above I of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Lou Coles
1942 WDDR-002 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close constant spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and extremely close on FIVE CENTS.
Markers:
- Obv: Listed as 1942 Pr 5c WDDO-003.
- Rev: Short vertical die gouge between mint mark and second U of PLURIBUS; die gouge (dot) to right of upper portion of M of UNUM; two die gouges (dots) between STATES and OF. Type II.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Mark Clewell
1942 WDDR-003 Proof
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
Nice extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS. Separation lines show on the apparent last hubbing.
Markers:
- Obv: Large die gouge (dot) below Jefferson's hair on back of collar.
- Rev: Diagonal die scratch above and to right of small right window; die dot inside left arch. Type I.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1942 WDDR-004
Description: Class VI, Distended Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Strong extra thickness spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS and MONTICELLO.
Markers:
- Obv: Listed as 1942 5c WDDO-004.
- Rev: Die gouge (dot) in field SSW of P of PLURIBUS; die gouge in field south of UNUM.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Ralph Huntzinger
1942 WDDR-005
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
Nice notching plus an extra thickness spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS and MONTICELLO with all spreads increasing from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Short die gouge inside second O of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Ralph Huntzinger
1942 WDDR-006
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, showing best on UNUM. Type II. Silver.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die gouge near rim above LU of PLURIBUS. WRPM-004/RPM#9 P/P West
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942 WDDR-007
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and slightly on AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch on Jefferson's nose; die scratch below BE of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Die gouge through STATES OF AMERICA; die scratch above RIB of PLURIBUS. WRPM-027/RPM#13 P/P West
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942 WDDR-008
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: Two slanted die scratches at side of Jefferson's forehead near hairline.
- Rev: Slanted die scratch to upper right of second O of MONTICELLO; die dot in field above right side of roof.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1942 WDDR-009
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on UNUM and upper right corner of building's roof. Type I.
Markers:
- Obv: Short die scratch in field at back of Jefferson's head below B of LIBERTY.
- Rev: None noted.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
