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1938-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

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1938-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1938
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Description

The 1938-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003 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 1938 (D) Jefferson Nickel, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: UVC-1778 DMR-006 Stage A: Die gouge from middle of B and R of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-1778 DMR-006 Stage A: Die gouge from middle of B and R of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).

Die Markers

  • UVC-1778
  • DMR-006
  • Stage A:
  • Die gouge from middle of B and R of LIBERTY – EDS
  • Reverse is EDS
  • Stage B:
  • Obverse and Reverse are MDS
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Mike Dingeldein
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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Additional Notes

Die Stages and Markers UVC-1778 DMR-006 Stage A: Die gouge from middle of B and R of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)

Last updated: June 20, 2026