1957 Nickel Doubled Die Listings
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1957-D WDDR-001
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch above first T of TRUST.
- Rev: Die scratches to lower left of O of OF; die gouge through first O of MONTICELLO; two slanted die scratches above right porch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDO-001 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and IN.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch above I of LIBERTY; slanted die scratch on upper left portion of Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDR-003.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-002 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch from lower portion of D of GOD to center portion of W of WE.
- Rev: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDR-004A.
Cross Reference: CONECA 3-O-VI
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-003 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Light die scratches in Jefferson's hair to the right of his temple.
- Rev: Die scratch to right of long right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-004 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch above RT of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Die gouges below ST and second T of STATES.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-005 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die scratch on Jefferson's cheek.
- Rev: Curvy die gouge to left of small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-006 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die dot to upper right of long right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-007 Proof
Description: Class VI, Distended Hub Doubling "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Extremely strong (quintrupled) spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch from top inside of O of GOD; die scratch south from upper left of first T of TRUST; curving die scratch in center of Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: None noted.
Cross Reference: CONECA 4-O-II-C+VI(4); FS-05-1957-101(35.8)
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-008 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date. A closer spread shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Diagonal die gouge on Y of LIBERTY; short horizontal die scratch from inner right side of U of TRUST.
- Rev: Die gouge (dot) in field just above left side of dome; small diagonal die gouge between lower portions of N and second U of UNUM.
Cross Reference: CONECA 5-O-II-C(3)
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDO-009 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Series of die dots below Jefferson's left nostril.
- Rev: Die gouge below UN of UNITED.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-010 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch on Jefferson's temple; die scratch between W and E of WE.
- Rev: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDR-014.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDO-011 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Series of die gouges on back of Jefferson's head; die dot on his temple.
- Rev: Die dot above and between ON of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Timothy Wissert
1957 WDDO-012 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and IN.
Markers:
- Obv: Two die dots at tip of Jefferson's head.
- Rev: Cluster of die dots between long and small left windows.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Timothy Wissert
1957 WDDO-013 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch near center of Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: Die scratch to left of long left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDO-014 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.
Markers:
- Obv: Circular die scratch on Jefferson's queue.
- Rev: Die scratch to upper left of small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDO-015 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date. It is seen best on the star.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die scratch on upper back portion of Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: None noted.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDO-016 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Short die gouge in Jefferson's hair to right of his temple.
- Rev: Die dot below US of PLURIBUS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDO-017 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Long vertical die scratch on Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: Two die dots to right of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDO-018 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, and the date.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch near rim above second T of TRUST.
- Rev: Die scratch above and to right of long left window; die scratch above small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Whaden Curtis
1957 WDDR-001 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A constant spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. A close spread shows on OF AMERICA, where it increases from left to right. A close spread shows very slightly on the second O of MONTICELLO and the lower right side of the building. Stage B doubling is same as Stage A, but weaker from polishing.
Markers:
- Obv: Stage A: Short vertical die gouge between R and T of LIBERTY; die scratch near rim above WE; die scratch from rim over E of WE to first T of TRUST.
Stage B: All Stage A markers polished off. Short vertical die gouge to right of upper portion of second T of TRUST; die gouge (dot) between upper portions of 1 and 9 of date. - Rev: Stage A: Short slanted die scratch below D of UNITED; small die dent to right of lower portion of second column.
Stage B: All Stage A markers polished off. Die gouge (dot) in field midway between R of PLURIBUS and dome; die gouge (dot) in field well left of E of E PLURIBUS; die gouge (dot) inside lower left portion of O of OF.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Stage A - Gary G. Wagnon; Stage B - Delma K. Romines
1957 WDDR-002 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on PLURIBUS UNUM, STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS, LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building with all spreads increasing from left to right. The lower serifs of UNUM show tripling.
Markers:
- Obv: Stage A: Numerous die scratches from rim between IN and coat; numerous die scratches on coat lapel; numerous diagonal die scratches on lower right of coat.
Stage B: Die scratches between IN and coat are gone; die scratches on coat are very weak or missing. - Rev: Stage A: Die gouge (dot) inside lower portion of second U of PLURIBUS; die gouge (dot) to left of upper portion of first U of UNUM; die gouge (dot) to right of lower portion of T of UNITED.
Stage B: All reverse Stage A markers are still visible; two die gouges to right of M of UNUM; short die gouge inside lower curve of first S of STATES.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Ed Raser
1957 WDDR-003 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and slightly on PLURIBUS.
Markers:
- Obv: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDO-001.
- Rev: Die scratch between long and small left windows; die dot above and between LU of PLURIBUS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-004 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread shows on UNUM and AMERICA. A closer spread shows on PLURIBUS and STATES.
Markers:
- Obv: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDO-002.
- Rev: Slightly slanted die scratch at top of dome.
Cross Reference: CONECA 7-R-II
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-005 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS and ELLO of MONTICELLO. All spreads increase from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge (dot) in center of D of GOD; diagonal die scratch east of eye at edge of hairline.
- Rev: Strong die gouge to right of M of UNUM near rim; die scratch on lower part of fourth column of building.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-006 Proof
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
A very nice constant spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. Very close tripling and extra thickness show on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MONTICELLO and the right side of the building. Spreads increase from left to right on the lower half of the die.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Short, strong, horizontal die gouge at lower roof line north of right side of long right window; rough die surface inside first U of UNUM; short diagonal die crack left of lower portion of second column.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-007 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right. A closer spread shows on AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Almost vertical die scratch extends from lower portion of Jefferson's collar onto his shoulder.
- Rev: Die dot to right of long right window; die dot to right of small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-008 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right. A closer spread shows on AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Wavy die gouge on Jefferson's forehead.
- Rev: Short die gouge at top left corner of long left window; short die gouge extends from lower left side of large semicircular window.
Cross Reference: CONECA 1-R-II
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-009 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Long, almost vertical die scratch on Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: Slanted die scratch inside left arch; slanted die scratch above right arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-010
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A very close spread shows on FIVE CENTS. All spreads increase from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Short die gouge from right side of N of IN; short horizontal die gouge in upper part of 5 of date; circular-patterned die scratches on forehead and cheek; x-shaped die scratch under chin.
- Rev: Die scratches through lower portions of RIB of PLURIBUS; die scratch through LLO of MONTICELLO; diagonal die scratch inside upper right small semi-circular arch.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-011 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Short die scratch between R and U of TRUST.
- Rev: Die gouge below ER of AMERICA.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-012 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. A closer spread shows on FIVE CENTS and ELLO of MONTICELLO. All spreads increase from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Short die gouge east from tip of 5 of date; die gouge (dot) on top of head at 1 oclock.
- Rev: Die gouge (dot) on center steps directly above I of MONTICELLO; die gouge (dot) above small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-013 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouges in Jefferson's hair to right of his temple.
- Rev: Die scratches inside large semicircular window, die scratch to right of small center semicircular window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-014 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.
Markers:
- Obv: Listed as 1957 Pr 5c WDDO-010.
- Rev: Die scratch and dot below small right window, wavy die scratch to left of small left window; die gouge below small right semicircular window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-015 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Extremely close Class II doubling shows on UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die gouge below M of AMERICA.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Gary G. Wagnon
1957 WDDR-016 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Slanted die scratches to right of long right window; slanted die scratch to left of small left window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-017 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die dot below NU of UNUM; die dot to right of S of PLURIBUS.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: John A. Wexler
1957 WDDR-018 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.
Markers:
- Obv: Die scratch on Jefferson's eyebrow.
- Rev: Die dot to left of N of UNITED.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDR-019 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED.
Markers:
- Obv: Slanted die scratches on front of Jefferson's collar.
- Rev: Die scratch connecting lower portions of MO of MONTICELLO; slanted die scratch on roof above small right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDR-020 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die gouge and scratch to left of large semicircular window; die scratch inside small left window; die scratches inside and to right of long right window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDR-021 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die dot to upper right of second O of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDR-022 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right.
Markers:
- Obv: Die gouge (dot) above E of LIBERTY.
- Rev: Die gouge to right of first column; wavy die gouge inside large center semicircular window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDR-023 Proof
Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA.
Markers:
- Obv: None noted.
- Rev: Die scratch above small right window; die scratches to upper right of large center semicircular window.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar
1957 WDDR-024
Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
A nice Class II and Class VI spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. A stronger tripled spread shows on AMERICA. A closer spread shows on CENTS.
Markers:
- Obv: Two die gouges above 1 of date; die gouge extends from left side of 7 of date.
- Rev: Slanted die scratch above first O of MONTICELLO; die scratch below ICE of MONTICELLO.
Cross Reference:
Submitted by: Brian A. Ribar