1949 (S) Jefferson Nickel - Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Carrying attribution codes UVC-851 and DMR-007, the 1949-S DDO-002 Jefferson nickel exhibits light hub-doubling spread on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the star, and the date. This four-element doubling distribution across the obverse motto, legend, decorative device, and date is a recurring pattern in Jefferson nickel doubled dies, reflecting the geometry of the hubbing misalignment. Light doubling on Jefferson nickels can be challenging to attribute with certainty, as the design's incuse lettering and low-relief portrait do not always display spread as clearly as denominations with higher-relief features. Collectors should focus on the letter edges of TRUST and LIBERTY, where even light spread creates detectable notching. DDO-002 is the second cataloged doubled die obverse for the 1949-S date, indicating that multiple dies received doubled hub impressions during that year's production.

Die Markers

• UVC-851
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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