1913 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

The 1913 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1913 Buffalo Nickel - Type 2, part of the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. Die markers: UVC-005 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die clash marks below chin – MDS Die clash marks through E PLURIBUS UNUM – MDS Stage C: Die clash marks below chin are worn away – LDS Reverse is LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-1101. RDV-002 (plain ground). FS-1101.

Die Markers

• UVC-005
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die clash marks below chin – MDS
• Die clash marks through E PLURIBUS UNUM – MDS
• Stage C:
• Die clash marks below chin are worn away – LDS
• Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Bill Fivaz
• FS-1101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References