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1939-S VDDO VDDO-001

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1939-S VDDO VDDO-001
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Market Value
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Discovery Date
1939
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Description

The 1939-S VDDO VDDO-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 1939 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Reverse of 1938, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: UVC-??? DMR-00? Stage A: Die gouge in upper 9 of date – EDS Reverse is LDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Reverse is RDV-001 (Wavy Steps).

Die Markers

  • UVC-???
  • DMR-00?
  • Stage A:
  • Die gouge in upper 9 of date – EDS
  • Reverse is LDS
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

  • Discovered by John Komar
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

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Additional Notes

Reverse is RDV-001 (Wavy Steps).

Last updated: June 20, 2026