1971 Nickel Doubled Die Listings



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1971-S WDDO-001 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
An extremely close spread toward the center shows on the designer’s initials, the upper portions of the letters of LIBERTY, the star, and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Right bar of W of WE heavily polished and thin, almost broken; much machine doubling.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-001.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-002 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
A nice CCW spread from a pivot at approximately 2 o’clock shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.  Doubling also shows on the designer’s initials.  Extremely slight doubling shows on the date and the star.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  WRPM-001 S/S East.  Die gouge (dot) midway between D of GOD and W of WE; die gouge (dot) between legs of R of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-002.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-003 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, the designer's initials, and very slightly on IN GOD WE TRUST.  The strongest spread is on LIBERTY.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch on rim above first T of TRUST.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-003.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-004 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
A CCW spread shows on LIBERTY, the designer’s initials, the date, the star, and very slightly on IN GOD WE TRUST from a pivot at 10-K.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-004.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-005 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST and the designer’s initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch on rim above IN.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-005.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDO-006 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer’s initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratches on rim below designer's initials FS.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-006.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-007 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
Class II and V doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch to left of Jefferson's ear.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-007.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDO-008 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge at back of Jefferson's collar.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-008.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-009 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratches on rim above 71 of date.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-009.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDO-010 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch in front of Jefferson's eye.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-010.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDO-011 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Extremely close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch in Jefferson's hair to lower left of L of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-011.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDO-012 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer’s initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die scratches from top of F of designer's initials.
  • Rev:  Short vertical die gouge to right of center of I of UNITED.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Geoffrey Fults

1971-S WDDO-013 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close CCW spread shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer’s initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short vertical die gouge to left of upper portion of L of LIBERTY; vertical die gouge to left of lower portion of G of GOD; vertical die gouge to right of middle of N of IN.
  • Rev:  Diagonal die scratch through lower portion of second U of UNUM; short die gouge from upper left portion of first U of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-014 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice fairly constant spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the designer’s initials.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Is virtually marker free.
  • Rev:  Die gouge just above end of porch on right side; die gouge above right porch next to dome.  Machine doubling was evident on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA on specimen examined.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Stephen L. Green

1971-S WDDO-015 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
An extremely close spread toward the rim shows on the designer’s initials FS, the date, the star, and LIBERTY.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratches on rim above RTY of LIBERTY; die scratches on rim above WE; close RPM listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WRPM-002
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-014.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-016 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date, decreasing from left to right, on IN GOD WE TRUST, increasing from left to right, and on the designer’s initials.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die scratch from lower left portion of O of GOD; long die scratch down left side of Jefferson's coat; diagonal die scratch at top of back of ribbon on queue.  Machine doubling shows on most letters.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-018.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-017 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date, decreasing from left to right.  An extremely close spread shows on GOD WE TRUST, increasing from left to right.  Close doubling shows on the designer’s initials.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Strong die gouge from upper right portion of E of WE to rim; several diagonal die scratches on front of Jefferson's coat between neck and rim.  Mintmark is a RPM - S/S South showing on upper loop.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-019.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-018 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
An extremely close constant spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, the designer's initials, the star, the date, and LIBERTY.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Small die gouge (dot) to left of center of L of LIBERTY; short strong diagonal die gouge from under fold of front of Jefferson's coat.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-022.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-019 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close constant spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST.  An extremely close constant spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, and the date.  A close spread shows on the designer's initials.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Strong diagonal die gouge in Jefferson's outermost hair under LIB of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-023.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-020 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling
Nice Class V doubling shows on LIBERTY, the date, the star, and the designer's initials FS.  A very close spread shows on IN GOD.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Small die dot on back portion of Jefferson's collar.
  • Rev:  Die gouge above right side of triangle; die gouge to left of O of OF.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 20-R-II-C 

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDO-021 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
An close Class II spread shows LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Two small die dots on Jefferson's nose; die gouge on rim under front tip of collar.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-027.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-022 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the designer’s initials.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short horizontal die gouge on bottom front of coat near rim.
  • Rev:  Vertical die gouge just left of center of E of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDO-023 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows LIBERTY, the star, the date, the designer's initials, and IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Heavy die scratches on rim below Jefferson's bust.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-032.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDO-024 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
An extremely close Class II spread shows LIBERTY, the star, the date, the designer's initials, and IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die gouge above right side of E of WE.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-033.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDO-025 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, the designer's initials, and IN GOD WE TRUST.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Small die gouge between upper portions of G and O of GOD.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-034.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDO-026 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Extremely close Class II doubling shows on the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratches between long and small right windows; two die gouges between second T and E of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDO-027 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close spread toward the center shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-037.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Whaden Curtis

1971-S WDDO-028 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
A close Class II and V spread shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch across upper portion of Jefferson's queue; die scratch on his neck above collar.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-046.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDO-029 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
Close Class II and V doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die dot between E of WE and first T of TRUST.
  • Rev:  Die scratches on rim above E P of E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDO-030 Proof

Description: Class I, Rotated Hub Doubling
A nice Class I spread shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouges inside upper portion of R of PLURIBUS; small die dot between second S of STATES and O of OF; parallel die scratches on rim below ER of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDO-031 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-055.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDO-032 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Series of die scratches at tip of Jefferson's collar to rim.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-057.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDO-033 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date, and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch below front tip of Jefferson's collar; die scratch on rim above date.
  • Rev:  None noted.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDO-034 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, and the date.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short die scratch to right of front tip of Jefferson's collar.
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-058.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDO-035 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.  Possible S/S
  • Rev:  The reverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDR-060.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDO-036 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge near back of Jefferson's collar.
  • Rev:  Vertical die gouge above CA of AMERICA; die gouge below left side of crossbar on first T of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Charles Vance

1971-S WDDO-037 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on LIBERTY, the star, the date and the designer's initials FS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Several die scratches at top of Jefferson's head near hairline.
  • Rev:  Die scratch above small right window at roof line; diagonal die scratches between the lower portions of third and fourth columns.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Charles Vance

1971-S WDDR-001 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very nice spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MONTICELLO and nearly all of the building with spreads increasing from left to right.  Doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM where it decreases from left to right. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-001.
  • Rev:  Vertical die scratch between right window and arch.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 11-R-II-C    

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-002 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the rim shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on FIVE CENTS and MONTICELLO with a uniform spread, and on the right side of the building.  Very slight doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-002.  It is also an RPM listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WRPM-001 Southeast.
  • Rev:  Diagonal die scratch to right of long right window; two diagonal die scratches inside long right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-003 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the center shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Slight doubling shows on CENTS and the right side of the building. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-003.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) to right of second O of MONTICELLO; short diagonal die scratch above small right window; diagonal die scratch above and to right of right arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-004 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the rim shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, increasing from left to right.  A close spread shows on MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.  An extremely close spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-004.
  • Rev:  Heavy, thick, long die gouge (dent?) which looks like part of a letter or design element - very unusual - inside second U of UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-005 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, increasing from left to right.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-005.
  • Rev:  Die dot below M of MONTICELLO; die scratches on rim above RIB of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-006 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  A slightly closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-006.
  • Rev:  Die gouge to left of center dome arch; short die gouge to right of long right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-007 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close constant Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  An extremely close spread shows on OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-007.
  • Rev:  Die scratch on rim below MER of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-008 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-008B.
  • Rev:  Die gouge between lower portions of E and S of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-009 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close constant Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  Doubling also shows on AMERICA and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-009.
  • Rev:  Light die scratch inside left arch; die scratches on rim below TES of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-010 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-010.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch inside large center semicircular window; three die scratches between upper portions of third and fourth columns; die scratch on upper portion of first column.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-011 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-011.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch above and to left of long left window; short die gouge under base of building above U of UNITED.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 13-R-II-C 

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-012 Proof

Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, increasing from left to right.  ICELLO of MONTICELLO shows extra thickness, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the right side of the building. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Several crossing die scratches on porch to left of dome; two parallel die scratches from upper portion of long right window; diagonal die scratch just left of small right window; two roughly parallel die scratches above long left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-013 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, TICELLO, the right side of the building, and E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right.  The spread is also CW on STATES OF AMERICA from a pivot at about K-11. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) to left of upper portion of E of E PLURIBUS; die gouge from upper center curve of first S of STATES; two short parallel die scratches west from diagonal bar of N of CENTS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-014 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on STATES OF AMERICA and ELLO of MONTICELLO, as well as on the right side of the building, increasing from left to right.  Very slight doubling shows on the left side of the building.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-015 and a RPM listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WRPM-002.
  • Rev:  Several die scratches parallel to rim through and above upper portions of NUM of UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-015 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A constant spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the upper portion of the dome.  Extremely close doubling shows on AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Extra point on star.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) to left of upper portion of first U of UNUM; die gouge (dot) between lower portions of second U and S of PLURIBUS; vertical die gouge midway between second S of STATES and O of OF.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-016 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, slightly decreasing from left to right.  A very close spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the left side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge (dot) northeast of Jefferson's eye.
  • Rev:  Strong diagonal die scratch between long and small right windows; heavy die gouge to right of upper portion of S of PLURIBUS; heavy die gouge between first U and R of PLURIBUS; small die gouge above lower portion of first S of STATES; heavy die gouge between F of OF and first A of AMERICA; vertical die scratch to right of first T of STATES; diagonal die scratch to right of second T of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-017 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close spread toward the rim shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Weak, well-polished designer's initials; machine doubling on IN GOD WE TRUST.
  • Rev:  Several die scratches appear to be radiating outward from right porch next to dome downward onto building; vertical die gouge between first S and first T of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-018 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A constant spread toward the rim shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the dome details.  An extremely close spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-016.
  • Rev:  Strong die gouge from rim over right side of second U of PLURIBUS; light die gouges (dots) inside upper portion of first U of UNUM; die gouge (dot) in field above porch to right of dome; die gouge (dot) northeast of upper right corner of roof of building.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-019 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and CELLO of MONTICELLO, increasing from left to right.  The doubling on UNITED STATES and FIVE also shows a close CW spread from a pivot at about K-1.  A nice spread toward the center also shows on the right side of the building.  An extremely close spread can be detected on most letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM at 3ox. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-017.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) between upper portions of E and D of UNITED; die gouge (dot) inside D of UNITED; die gouge (dot) just above E of AMERICA and another further above R of AMERICA; strong die dot on edge of rim between E and R of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-020 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, ELLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building increasing from left to right.  A close constant spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die crack across base of bust and over designer’s initials.
  • Rev:  Die gouge (dot) on upper half of first S of STATES; die gouge (dot) to right of center of long left window; die gouge (small dot) just above and to right of small left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-021 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MONTICELLO, PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building with all spreads increasing from left to right.  The strongest spread is on AMERICA.  A CW spread from a pivot at approximately 1 o’clock shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Strong die gouge under first T of STATES; large heavy die gouge on lower horizontal bar of E of STATES; die gouge from lower left of second S of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-022 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the rim shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.  An extremely close spread shows on OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Slight doubling shows on the upper dome details.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-018.
  • Rev:  Strong crossing die gouges through porch to left of dome.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-023 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the rim shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MONTICELLO, the steps and the right side of the building with the spreads increasing from left to right.  The strongest spread is on AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-019.
  • Rev:  Short vertical die gouge between upper halves of L and U of PLURIBUS; die gouge (dot) from upper porch roof to right of dome; vertical die scratch between lower halves of T and E of UNITED; die gouge (dot) inside lower portion of E of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-024 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, decreasing from left to right.  An extremely close spread shows on FIVE CENTS, MON...LLO of MONTICELLO and E PLURIBUS.  

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Mechanical doubling on IN GOD WE TRUST and LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  Light die gouge (dot) inside C of MONTICELLO; die gouge (dot) between U of UNITED and bottom of building; light die gouge (dot) in field above right side of dome; die gouge (dot) to right of top of E of MONTICELLO.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Stephen L. Green

1971-S WDDR-025 Proof

Description: Class II + V!, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
A very nice spread toward the center combined with extra thickness shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, ICELLO and the right side of the building.  All spreads increase from left to right.  Some evidence of tripling is seen in the extra thickness. 

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Strong vertical die gouge between upper portions of I and B of PLURIBUS; die gouge between center of A and M of AMERICA; two strong horizontal die scratches on left side of roof below dome.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 17-R-II-C+VI  

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-026 Proof


Description: Class VI, Distended Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
Very strong extra thickness shows on the lower portions of the letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM.  Nice extra thickness shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MON...LLO and both sides of the building.  The images on the lower portions of E PLURIBUS UNUM are at least quadrupled.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die gouge inside upper portion of U of TRUST.
  • Rev:  Die gouge under top right side of second T of STATES; small die gouges to left and right of top of second A of AMERICA; die crack from upper left end of roof.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 5-R-II-C+VI(3)   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-027 Proof

Description: Class II + V, Distorted and Pivoted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on STATES OF AMERICA and the right side of the building.  A closer spread shows on CENTS and ELLO of MONTICELLO.  These spreads increase from left to right.  A close CCW spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM from a pivot at approximately 6 o’clock.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-021.
  • Rev:  Die gouge under center crossbar of F of OF; die gouge (dot) to left of small right semi-circular arch below dome.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-028 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  A closer spread shows on UNITED STATES, FIVE, M of MONTICELLO, and the left side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-008A.
  • Rev:  Short die scratch inside upper portion of small right window; two short die scratches to upper left of long right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Gary G. Wagnon

1971-S WDDR-029 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and both sides of the building.  Slight doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Many die scratches around small right window; many die scratches inside right arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-030 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Short horizontal die gouge extending from bottom front of Jefferson's coat near rim.
  • Rev:  Die scratches on rim above UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  John A. Wexler

1971-S WDDR-031 Proof

Description: Class V, Pivoted Hub Doubling     "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
A very strong CW spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, ELLO of MONTICELLO  and the right side of the building from a pivot at approximately 11 o’clock.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge below F of OF and rim; die gouge (dot) right of M of UNUM at rim; die dot on rim below O of OF; two die dots under E and R of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 2-R-II+C+V-CW  

Submitted by:  Frank Baumann

1971-S WDDR-032 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A nice spread toward the center shows on STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, ELLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building with spreads increasing from left to right.  A very close spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-023.
  • Rev:  Small die gouge below second O of MONTICELLO; short diagonal die gouge to lower left of small left semi-circular arch below dome.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDR-033 Proof

Description: Class II + VI, Distorted and Distended Hub Doubling
A nice constant spread toward the center shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, MONTICELLO and both sides of the building.  Extra thickness shows best on UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-024.
  • Rev:  Two die gouges protruding from base of building above U of UNITED; short slanted die gouge at tip of right arch.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 29-R-II-C+VI 

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDR-034 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-025.
  • Rev:  Slightly slanted die gouge to right of M of UNUM.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 24-R-II-C 

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDR-035 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Slanted die gouge inside lower section of right arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDR-036 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and the left side of the building.  Doubling shows slightly on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge to upper right of long right window; die gouge between upper portions of first U and R of PLURIBUS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Timothy Wissert

1971-S WDDR-037 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close spread toward the center shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the right side of the building and ELLO of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-027.
  • Rev:  Faint vertical die scratch above long right window; two almost vertical die scratches in lower portion of left arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Whaden Curtis

1971-S WDDR-038 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot inside upper right portion of long right window; light die scratch inside large center semicircular window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-039 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and slightly on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratches from D of UNITED to second A of AMERICA through and below the lower portions of the letters.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-040 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on FIVE CENTS and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch between lower portions of E and D of UNITED; slanted die scratch above right semicircular arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-041 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very nice Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM.  Very close doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and both sides of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge protruding from lower left side of dome.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 21-R-II-C 

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-042 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the right side of the building and slightly on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Slanted die gouge in upper right portion of long right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-043 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on STATES OF AMERICA and slightly on UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot above E of FIVE; die gouge inside C of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-044 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Very close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the right side of the building and slightly on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot between second S of STATES and O of OF; die scratches on rim below AM of AMERICA.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-045 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on CELLO of MONTICELLO.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Possible S/S.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch above right arch; die scratches above small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-046 Proof

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

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-028.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch to left of second column; slanted die scratch to upper left of long left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-047 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge between lower portions of first and second columns; slanted die scratch to right of small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-048 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die dot above right side of left porch near dome; two die scratches above large center semicircular window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-049 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the left side of the building and slightly on UNITED.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch above large center semicircular window; slanted die scratches to left of right semicircular arch.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-050 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, decreasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the left side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die scratch to right of left semicircular arch; slanted die scratch to right of long right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-051 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Doubling shows on the right side of the building and very closely on E PLURIBUS UNUM, also increasing from left to right.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Heavy die gouges inside lower left portion and below O of OF.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-052 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on the right side of the building and slightly on E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Die gouge inside lower portion of left arch; light slanted die scratch above long right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Ben Peters

1971-S WDDR-053 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  A very close spread also shows on ELLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Two slanted die scratches through upper portion of I of LIBERTY; small die dot below L of LIBERTY.
  • Rev:  Several diagonal die scratches between E and P of E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-054 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close Class II spread shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, slightly increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Wavy die scratch extending from upper right side of long left window through first column to above second column; short die gouge inside right arch; die gouge to lower left of T of CENTS.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-055 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  Very close doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, FIVE CENTS, LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Series of strong die gouges near rim from first S of STATES toward D of UNITED; micro die dot in upper portion of right arch.

Cross Reference:  CONECA 31-R-II-C 

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-056 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A close Class II spread shows on STATES OF AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  A very close spread shows on UNUM.  Doubling also shows on CENTS, LLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.
  • Rev:  Series of small die gouges between lower portions of L and first U of PLURIBUS; small die dot inside C of CENTS; die scratches on rim above UM of UNUM; short die gouge on rim between O and F of OF.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-057 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
A very close constant Class II spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the right side of the building.  Very light doubling shows on AMERICA.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-032.
  • Rev:  Slanted die gouge between upper portions of long and small left windows; die dot between lower portions of second S of STATES and O of OF.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-058 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Close Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and FIVE CENTS, increasing from left to right.  Doubling also shows on UNUM.  Doubling also shows on CELLO of MONTICELLO and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-034.
  • Rev:  Long die scratch above long and small right windows; two die scratches to upper right of long left window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-059 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on AMERICA, increasing from left to right.  A closer spread shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM, also increasing from left to right and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Minor DDO.
  • Rev:  Short die gouge on rim between I and C of AMERICA; short die scratch near rim below first S of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Tony Russo

1971-S WDDR-060 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on AMERICA, CENTS, and the right side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  The obverse is a doubled die listed as 1971-S Pr 5c WDDO-035.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch to left of upper portion of long right window; slanted die scratch below small right window.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-061 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the dome, and slightly on UNITED.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  Die scratch on rim above OD of GOD.  Possible S/S.
  • Rev:  Slanted die scratch to left of and inside long right window; short die gouge extending from left corner of dome; die scratch above triangle that is above center door.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar

1971-S WDDR-062 Proof

Description: Class II, Distorted Hub Doubling
Class II doubling shows on UNITED STATES and the left side of the building.

Markers: 

  • Obv:  None noted.  Possible S/S
  • Rev:  Small die gouge between T and E of STATES.

Cross Reference:   

Submitted by:  Brian A. Ribar