1953 Nickel Doubled Die Listings
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1953-D WDDO-001
Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
A nice CCW spread from a pivot at 8 oclock shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Diagonal die scratch through upper half of B of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Die gouge (dot) at bottom of small right window; diagonal die gouge from lower right bottom of R of AMERICA; almost horizontal die scratch under ME of AMERICA.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1953-D WDDR-001
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted. VLDS
- Rev: None noted. VLDS
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: George Wilkinson
1953-D WDDR-002
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted. LDS
- Rev: Die gouge between lower portions of D of UNITED and S of STATES.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1953 WDDO-001 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A strong spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. Doubling also shows on the hair at the top of the front of Jeffersons head, his nose, the front of his collar, and slightly on LIBERTY, the star and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch on bottom back of bust, short die crack at top of Jefferson's hair at 12 oclock.
- Rev: Listed as 1953 5c WDDR-002.
Cross Reference: CONECA 1-O-II; FS-5-1953-032.7
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1953 WDDR-001 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Die dot on Jefferson's neck above collar; die scratch below his nose.
- Rev: Heavy die gouge below OF.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
