1930 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

The 1930 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 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 1930 Buffalo Nickel, part of the Buffalo Nickels 1913-1938 series. Die markers: UVC-101 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Remnants of die clash under chin – LDS Die clash through E PLURIBUS UNUM – LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-102.

Die Markers

• UVC-101
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Remnants of die clash under chin – LDS
• Die clash through E PLURIBUS UNUM – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• FS-102
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References