1955 Nickel Doubled Die Listings
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1955-D WDDR-001
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch from Jeffersons chin to D of GOD.
- Rev: Die scratch above right arch; two slanted die scratches above right porch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955-D WDDR-002
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: X-shaped die scratches below L of LIBERTY; die scratch between lower portions of 5 and 5 of date.
- Rev: Slanted die scratch above M of MONTICELLO; two slanted die scratches above right roof.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955-D WDDR-003
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on STATES OF AMERICA and UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: Die dot between and below BE of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Three slanted die scratches above RIB of PLURIBUS; slanted die scratches inside O of OF.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955-D WDDR-004
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Series of die scratches to left of Jeffersons eye; slanted die scratch below star.
- Rev: Die scratch from lower right portion of M of UNUM; slanted die scratch inside D of UNITED.
Cross Reference: WOMM-003; CONECA OMM#3, 3-R-II
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955-D WDDR-005
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Series of many die gouges at Jeffersons hairline at his temple.
- Rev: Slanted die scratches above right corner of roof.
Cross Reference: WOMM-010
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955-D WDDR-006
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge above O of GOD; die scratch above 195 of date.
- Rev: Die scratches to upper left of first O of MONTICELLO; die dot between lower portions of TE of STATES.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955-D WDDR-007
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Short die gouge from upper right portion of B of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Slanted die scratch inside right arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-008
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die scratch below upper portion of E of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Die scratch between A and M of AMERICA; die scratch from O of OF to A of AMERICA.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-009
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Heavy die scratches below GOD.
- Rev: Die scratch to upper left of long right window; die scratches above right side of roof.
Cross Reference: WOMM-011; CONECA OMM#12
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-010
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die scratch below IN; die scratch connecting lower portions of W and E of WE.
- Rev: Die scratch below M of MONTICELLO; die scratch above right arch.
Cross Reference: CONECA 5-R-II, RPM#2
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-011
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratches in Jefferson's hair above his forehead.
- Rev: Heavy die scratch to right of S of PLURIBUS; die scratch inside right arch.
Cross Reference: CONECA 8-R-II
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1955-D WDDR-012
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Two slanted die scratches to upper left of 1 of date; die scratch below G of GOD.
- Rev: Wavy die gouge inside left arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-013
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch above 19 of date; slanted die scratch through right leg of R of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Slanted die scratch inside right arch; die gouge above left arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-014
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Heavy die scratch below E of WE; die scratch south from Jefferson's chin.
- Rev: Slanted die scratches below CE of MONTICELLO; die scratch south from right side of M of UNUM; die scratches inside right arch.
Cross Reference: WOMM?
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-015
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouges below B of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Wavy die scratch inside right arch; two slanted die scratches above right arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-016
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Heavy die scratch below L of LIBERTY; die scratches below RUST of TRUST.
- Rev: Die scratch inside lower portion of right arch; die scratch below M of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955-D WDDR-017
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on OF AMERICA and very slight on UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Heavy die scratch below LL of MONTICELLO; heavy die scratches below and through MO of MONTICELLO; heavy die scratches through and to left of long right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955 WDDO-001 Proof
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A strong Class II + Class VI tripled spread shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. A strong doubled spread shows on LIBERTY. A lesser spread shows on the star and date.
Markers:
- Obv: Circular die scratches on Jeffersons forehead and top of his head. Coin examined was LDS.
- Rev: Listed as 1955 5c WDDR-010.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Ben Peters
1955 WDDO-002 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star and date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge (dot) below E of WE.
- Rev: Die gouge below L of PLURIBUS; die dot to left of upper portion of first column; die scratch to upper right of left long window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955 WDDR-001 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Although always referred to as a tripled die, this variety is actually a quadrupled die. Four distinct images, especially on the serifs, can be seen on all letters of UNITED. Strong tripling can be seen on STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS and, to a lesser extent, on UNUM, MONTICELLO and the right side of the building. Significant doubling can be seen on E PLURIBUS. All spreads are toward the center, increasing from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Several small die gouges (dots) on the vertical bar of F of OF; short, strong, slanted die gouge just left of lower portion of M of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference: CONECA 1-R-II; FS-5-1955-035
Submitted by: Bill Fivaz
1955 WDDR-002 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice constant spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building. A closer spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS and LLO of MONTICELLO, increasing from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Diagonal die scratch on Jeffersons nose; die scratch north from star.
- Rev: Diagonal die scratch inside upper portion of M of UNUM; vertical die scratch just to right of bottom of first T of STATES.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Mark Clewell
1955 WDDR-003 Proof
Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II and Class V doubling shows on UNUM and OF AMERICA. Lesser doubling shows on CENTS and LLO of MONTICELLO.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die scratch and gouge in Jeffersons hair; die scratch on his forehead at hairline.
- Rev: Two die scratches above and between long and small right windows; slanted die scratches above and between long and small left windows at roof line.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-004 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Closer doubling shows on FIVE CENTS and E PLUR of E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die gouge on Jeffersons cheek.
- Rev: Two die scratches above small right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-005 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die scratch above right portion of long right window; slanted die scratches above small left window; die dot above small right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-006 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. Closer doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch to left of E of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Slanted die gouge above small left window; die dot between long and small left windows; slanted die scratch to lower right of small right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-007 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die scratches to left of upper portion of small left window; die scratches to lower left of large center semicircular window; wavy die gouge on top of dome.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-008 Proof
Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Strong Class II and Class V doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. Closer doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die dot to right of N of MONTICELLO; two die scratches to upper left of small left window; die gouge to upper right of small left window; die dot above right porch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-009 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Short die gouge to lower left of small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1955 WDDR-010 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II constant spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Slightly slanted die scratch to left of small left window; short slanted die scratch to lower left of long left window; small die dot below T of CENTS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955 WDDR-011 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right. Close doubling shows on CENTS, CELLO of MONTICELLO, and the right side of the building.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge on Jeffersons nose to the left of his eye; series of concentric die scratches in his hair.
- Rev: Short vertical die scratch above long right window; small die dot below large center semicircular window; slanted die scratch to left of small left window; short die gouge to left of lower part of building near rim.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Robert Ralston
1955 WDDR-012 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Strong Class II doubling shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right. Closer doubling shows on FIVE CENTS, LLO of MONTICELLO and UNUM. Strong doubling shows on the right side of the building.
Markers:
- Obv: Series of die dots in Jefferson's hair.
- Rev: Series of slanted die scratches inside right arch; die dot to upper right of R of PLURIBUS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955 WDDR-013 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right. Slight doubling shows on CENTS, LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Heavy curved die gouge above small right window at roof line; series of die gouges to lower left of small right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955 WDDR-014 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. Close tripling shows on UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: Die dot on Jefferson's shoulder.
- Rev: Die scratch through left side of large center semicircular window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1955 WDDR-015 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: Large die dot below Jefferson's eye.
- Rev: Short slanted die scratch to right of right arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
