1945 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

The 1945 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 1945 (P) Jefferson Nickel - Wartime Silver Alloy, part of the Jefferson Nickels Original Design 1938-2003 series. Die markers: UVC-216 DMR-026 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die crack through head to rim at K-11:30 – MDS Die crack Southwest from die crack to forehead Reverse is LISTED as RPM-025 – MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Reverse is LISTED as RPM-025.

Die Markers

• UVC-216
• DMR-026
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die crack through head to rim at K-11:30 – MDS
• Die crack Southwest from die crack to forehead
• Reverse is LISTED as RPM-025 – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Dennis Desmond
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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