1961 Nickel Doubled Die Listings



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1961 WDDO-001 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDO-001 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouges on the rim above the date.
  • Rev:  Vertical series of die dots to the right of the small left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-002 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDO-002 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, and slightly on the date and the star.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dots to upper left of the small right window; die dot below the right side of the small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-003 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY and the star.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short, vertical die gouge above the star.
  • Rev:  Die dot above left arch; die gouge to lower left of S of CENTS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDO-004 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short, vertical die gouge to upper right of the star.
  • Rev:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDR-016.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDO-005 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die scratch on rim above OD of GOD.
  • Rev:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDR-021.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDO-006 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge from upper right side of Y of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  Short vertical die gouge between the upper portions of the long and small left windows.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDO-007 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
A very nice CCW spread from a pivot at 10 o’clock shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and slightly on IN GOD.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die gouge on lowest part of Jefferson’s coat; short die gouge left of center of I of IN.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Jennifer Casazza

1961 WDDO-008 Proof

Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDO-008 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.  Extra thickness shows on the bottoms of the letters of LIBERTY.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch on front lower portion of Jefferson's collar; die gouge between upper portions of S and second T of TRUST.
  • Rev:  Die dot above L of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-009 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the rim shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  A weak diagonal die scratch at the back of Jefferson's forehead just under his hairline.
  • Rev:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDR-045.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Peter Beane

1961 WDDO-010 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
Close Class V doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short slanted die scratch in Jefferson’s hair.
  • Rev:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDR-038.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDO-011 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDO-011 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, decreasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot to upper left of the small left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-012 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDO-012 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die dot to upper right of Y of LIBERTY; slanted die scratch on Jefferson's temple.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch above small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-013 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDO-013 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die dot below N of IN and G of GOD.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch to upper left of long right window; slanted die scratch to right of small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-014 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A very strong spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and IN GOD WE TRUST.  The spread decreases slightly from left to right on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short vertical die gouge to right of center of E of WE.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDO-015 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDO-029.  It replaces the original WDDO-015 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Slanted die scratch on Jefferson's collar; die dot on back portion of the collar.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-016 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDO-030.  It replaces the original WDDO-016 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short vertical die gouge to the upper left portion of W of WE.
  • Rev:  Die dot on steps to lower left of left arch of building.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-017 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die scratch above right portion of G of GOD.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDO-018 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDO-028.  It replaces the original WDDO-018 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, decreasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-019 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDO-025.  It replaces the original WDDO-019 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch above left arch and small left window near roof line; die dot below and between N and T of CENTS; curving and slanted die scratches between second and third columns.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-020 Proof

Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
Extra thickness shows on LIBERTY, the star and the date.  A spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Two short die scratches at front edge of collar east of IN; short vertical die gouge between upper portion of R and T of LIBERTY; die gouge (dot) in hair just above forehead; two diagonal die scratches in hair above back of forehead.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Jennifer Casazza

1961 WDDO-021 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Stage A:  Light die scratch on rim above G of GOD.  Stage B:  Scratch still present.                                                            
  • Rev:  Stage A:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDR-051.  Stage B:  No DDR; die scratch on rim below ST of STATES.                                                                                               

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-022 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDO-024.  It replaces the original WDDO-022 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short slanted die scratch on Jefferson's collar.
  • Rev:  Die scratch above UNI of UNITED; die scratch near rim below ICA of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-023 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch below date.
  • Rev:  Die scratch on rim below TES of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDO-024 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDO-032.  It replaces the original WDDO-024 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A close Class II spread shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Small die dot in upper left portion of Jefferson's collar; small die dot on his cheek, just right of his nostril; die gouge between E of WE and T of TRUST.
  • Rev:  Small die dot to far right of large semi-circular window; short slanted die scratch through small left window; die scratch to upper left and above left arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John Conway

1961 WDDR-001 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Slight doubling shows on CENTS and UNUM.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Short die scratch above and between P and L of PLURIBUS; almost vertical die scratch between third and fourth columns.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-002 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-121.  It replaces the original WDDR-002 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A nice Class II and Class V spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.  A lesser spread shows on CELLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch on rim above and to the left of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  William Hostutler

1961 WDDR-003 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-117.  It replaces the original WDDR-003 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A nice Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right, and on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.  Closer doubling shows on FIVE and MON of MONTICELLO.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch on rim above date.
  • Rev:  Die dot to the left of I of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Ben Peters

1961 WDDR-004 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Very strong tripling toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building with all spreads increasing from left to right.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge (dot) between upper portions of U and S of TRUST.
  • Rev:  Short vertical die scratch between upper portions of U and S of PLURIBUS; die scratch around circumference of rim, doubled under AMERICA.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 13-R-II-C(3); FS-05-1961-807

Submitted by:  Jennifer Casazza

1961 WDDR-005 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.  Closer spread shows on MO of MONTICELLO and both sides of the building.  All spreads decrease slightly from left to right.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short vertical die gouge within upper right portion of W of WE.
  • Rev:  Slanted die gouge above lower bar of second L of MONTICELLO; two die scratches from upper right vertical bar of N of CENTS form a V. 

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-006 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot above M of UNUM; vertical die gouge to upper right of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM; die gouge to right of second A of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Lou Coles

1961 WDDR-007 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-122.  It replaces the original WDDR-007 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Very nice Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, slightly decreasing from left to right.  Very nice tripling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, slightly decreasing from left to right.  Nice doubling shows on FIVE CENT, MON of MONTICELLO, and the left side of the building.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Slanted die scratches in Jefferson's hair north of his ear.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch from top left side of long right window; vertical die gouge from bottom of O of OF; parallel die scratches on rim from UNITED through STATES; die scratch extending from the top of N of CENTS; die dot below E of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  William Hostutler

1961 WDDR-008 Proof

Description: Class VI, Distended Hub Doubling
Nice Class VI extra thickness shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing slightly from left to right.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Light die scratch on rim below M of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-009 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and MON of MONTICELLO, decreasing from left to right.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, also decreasing from left to right.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Slanted die scratch from right side of Y of LIBERTY toward rim.
  • Rev:  Series of die gouges to lower right of third column.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-010 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A strong spread toward the rim shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM decreasing from left to right.  Close tripling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE and MON of MONTICELLO also decreasing from left to right, and the left windows of the building.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Strong die gouges to left of upper left tip of W of WE.
  • Rev:  Two diagonal die scratches on lower right side of building; three diagonal die scratches on left side of building.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 10-R-II

Submitted by:  Lou Coles

1961 WDDR-011 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-115.  It replaces the original WDDR-011 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A close spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A closer spread shows on UNITED STATES, M of MONTICELLO and the left side of the building.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch inside the left arch; die dot above left arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Ben Peters

1961 WDDR-012 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-114.  It replaces the original WDDR-012 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A very nice constant Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A closer spread shows on OF AMERICA and the right side of the building.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch to lower left of small left window; die scratch above RICA of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John Conway

1961 WDDR-013 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-105.  It replaces the original WDDR-013 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Strong Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A very nice spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  A closer spread shows on FIVE CENTS and MON of MONTICELLO.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot inside second A of AMERICA; die gouge below AME of AMERICA; curving die scratch on upper right corner of small right window.

Cross Reference:  15-R-II-C

Submitted by:  John Conway

1961 WDDR-014 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-103.  It replaces the original WDDR-014 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.  Closer doubling shows on FIVE, MON of MONTICELLO and the left side of the building.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot above left arch; short die scratch to upper left of long right window; small die dot above right side of M of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference: 

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-015 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-101.  It replaces the original WDDR-015 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES, decreasing from left to right.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot on left side of dome; die scratch on rim below first S of STATES.

Cross Reference: 

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-016 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
A close Class II and Class V spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and the second O of MONTICELLO.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDO-004.
  • Rev:  Die gouge inside left portion of O of OF; die dot below lower right side of M of UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-017 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A constant moderate tripled spread toward the rim shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A very close tripled spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MO and LO of MONTICELLO and both sides of the building.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Strong vertical die gouge inside upper half of E of WE.
  • Rev:  Heavy die gouge to upper right of small window; strong die gouge (dot) above second O of MONTICELLO; short diagonal die gouge over left side of M of UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-018 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-099.  It replaces the original WDDR-018 listing which was delisted because it was too minor.  Nice Class II + Class V doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF, FIVE CENTS, and MONTIC of MONTICELLO.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Slanted die scratch to the right of Jefferson's nose.
  • Rev:  Die dot inside upper portion of the second U of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference: 

Submitted by:  John Conway

1961 WDDR-019 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the rim shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.  A very close spread toward the rim shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and MON of MONTICELLO, decreasing from left to right.  IBUS of PLURIBUS and UNUM also show a slight CCW spread from a pivot at K-7.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Short diagonal die gouge over the left side of the first U of PLURIBUS; die scratch from upper portion of C of AMERICA to the building above the second O of MONTICELLO; small die gouge (dot) over small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-020 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Short diagonal die scratch near rim below TI of UNITED; die dot above the right arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-021 Proof

Description: Class + Class V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
A close Class V spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A close Class II spread shows on UNITED, F of FIVE, and M of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDO-005.
  • Rev:  Small die dot to left of long left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-022 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on STATES OF AMERICA, CENTS, TICELLO of MONTICELLO, E PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building.  All spreads increase from left to right.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) on upper right corner of building just under roof; short vertical die gouge at rim under first T of STATES and just left of lower portion of O of OF.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Lou Coles

1961 WDDR-023 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-098.  It replaces the original WDDR-023 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A nice Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Heavy dot gouge on rim below ED of UNITED and STAT of STATES; die scratches on rim above E and P of E PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference: 

Submitted by:  Francis J. Laliberte, Jr.

1961 WDDR-024 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Short vertical die gouge inside the left arch; small die dot to the right of the large semicircular window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-025 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
Close Class V doubling shows on UNITED, F of FIVE, and M of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot to the upper right of the long left window; die scratch on rim below ATE of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-026 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-094.  It replaces the original WDDR-026 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and MO of MONTICELLO.  Extremely close doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Listed as WWHO-001.
  • Rev:  Die dot to upper right of D of UNITED; die dot to upper right of F of OF; die gouge on rim below U of UNITED.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-027 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-087.  It replaces the original WDDR-027 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Nice Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS, and MON of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Series of die gouges to right of F of OF; small die dot to lower left of C of CENTS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-028 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-086.  It replaces the original WDDR-028 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Nice Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, again decreasing from left to right, and on FIVE CENTS, MON of MONTICELLO and the left side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Two small die dots above T of UNITED; small die dot above right side of M of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-029 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-084.  It replaces the original WDDR-029 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge to upper right of E of E PLURIBUS UNUM; light die scratch on rim below RIC of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-030 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A closer spread shows on UNITED.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot to upper right of second L of MONTICELLO; light vertical die scratch at top of left arch; die scratch on rim above P of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-031

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.  The spread decreases from left to right.   

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge through D of GOD; series of die scratches between back of head and LIB of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  Short diagonal die gouge from left roof line just left of dome; die gouge WSW from left side of dome.

Cross Reference:  CONECA: 20-R-II 

Submitted by:  Frank Baumann

1961 WDDR-032

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.  All spreads increase from left to right.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Almost vertical die gouge near rim to near top of head at 12 o’clock; short diagonal die gouge left of upper portion of L of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  Short, almost horizontal die gouge east from right corner of second roof line into field.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Frank Baumann

1961 WDDR-033 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and MO of MONTICELLO.  All spreads decrease from left to right.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short diagonal die gouge on back of coat below collar; short vertical die gouge between upper portions of N of IN and G of GOD.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) above and between left small and long windows; two short die gouges between upper portions of C and A of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-034

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM where it is difficult to distinguish because of its late die state (LDS).  AMERICA appears to be tripled.  Doubling shows on both sides of the building.  A close spread shows on ELLO of MONTICELLO and FIVE CENTS where the upper left of T is tripled.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Diagonal die scratch between nose and TR of TRUST.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) between upper portion of F of OF and first A of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Peter Beane

1961 WDDR-035 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-082.  It replaces the original WDDR-035 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing slightly from left to right.  Closer doubling shows on FIVE CENTS and MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Light slanted die scratch above right arch near roof line; die scratch on rim below ED of UNITED.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-036 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Small die dot below small right window; short die gouge between N and T of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-037 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-078.  It replaces the original WDDR-037 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Class V doubling shows on UNITED STATES, FIVE, and MON of MONTICELLO.  A Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.    

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Almost vertical die scratch to right of left arch; two slanted die scratches above right arch.

Cross Reference: 

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-038 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Listed as 1961 Pr 5c WDDO-010.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-039 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-077.  It replaces the original WDDR-039 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing slightly from left to right.  Very close doubling shows on AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot between F and I of FIVE.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-040 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A nice tripled Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  A strong spread shows on the upper left side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Strong die gouge below small left window; die gouge below left arch; die gouge below TED of UNITED.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-041 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge above T of CENTS; almost vertical die scratch above left arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-042 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety replaces the original WDDR-042 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Nice Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A closer spread shows on AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratches on rim below ES of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-043 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-072.  It replaces the original WDDR-043 listing which was delisted because it was too minor.  Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  A closer spread shows on FIVE CENTS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch above right arch; die scratch in field to lower left of left side of building.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John Conway

1961 WDDR-044 Proof

Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Very strong extra thickness, along with some separation lines, show on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with the spread toward the center increasing slightly from left to right.  Extra thickness also shows on both sides of the building.  Extra thickness and much stronger Class II separation show on FIVE CENTS and MONTICELLO.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Heavy die scratch between top of D of GOD and W of WE.
  • Rev:  Die gouges (dots) to left of upper portion and to right of lower portion of second A of AMERICA; die gouge (dot) just under second S of STATES.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 11-R-II-C+VI (M)

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1961 WDDR-045

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-071.  It replaces the original WDDR-045 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A nice Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing slightly from left to right.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratches above right arch; slanted die scratch to lower right of E of FIVE; two die scratches below B of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-046 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-070.  It replaces the original WDDR-046 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  A close Class II and Class V spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge to left of upper portion of long right window; die dot above C of CENTS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-047 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-069.  It replaces the original WDDR-047 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II and Class V doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.  A closer spread shows on FIVE CENTS and MON.....LO of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge above M of MONTICELLO; small die dot above TE of UNITED.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-048 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-062.  It replaces the original WDDR-048 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing slightly from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Two die dots to lower right of long left window; die gouge on rim below ST of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-049 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.  A closer spread shows on FIVE CENTS and MON of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge below A of STATES; die dot below N of CENTS; die dot between L and U of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-050 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-061.  It replaces the original WDDR-050 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Nice Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot between long and small left windows; die dot above TE of UNITED; small die dot above right side of M of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 WDDR-051 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Nice Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch to right of left arch; die gouge above second A of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1961 WDDR-052 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE.  A closer spread shows  on E PLURIBUS UNUM, ELLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.  All spreads increase slightly from left to right.
 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short, slightly slanted die gouge to right of lower portion of queue.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) on inner lower portion of O of OF; series of almost horizontal die scratches above left arch and small left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Frank Baumann

1961 WDDR-053 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
This variety was formerly listed as WDDR-055.  It replaces the original WDDR-053 listing which was delisted because it was a doubled working hub.  Close Class V doubling shows on UNITED.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot to left of M of MONTICELLO; die dot below LO of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1961 Working Hub Obverse 1 (WWHO-001)

Description:  Light spread on GOD.

Markers:  Will vary by die.

1961 Working Hub Obverse 2 (WWHO-002)

Description:  Light spread on GOD WE TRUST.

Markers:  Will vary by die.

1961 Working Hub Obverse 3 (WWHO-003)

Description:  Light spread on GOD WE TRUST.

Markers:  Will vary by die.

1961 Working Hub Reverse 1 (WWHR-001)

Description:  Doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES, decreasing from left to right.  Slight doubling shows on FI of FIVE and M of MONTICELLO.

Markers:  Will vary by die.

1961 Working Hub Reverse 2 (WWHR-002)

Description:  Doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing slightly from left to right.  Doubling shows on FIVE and MON of MONTICELLO.

Markers:  Will vary by die.

1961 Working Hub Reverse 3 (WWHR-003)

Description:  Doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers:  Will vary by die.

1961 Working Hub Reverse 4 (WWHR-004)

Description:  Doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  Very close doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA as splits at the bottom of the letters.

Markers:  Will vary by die.