1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

Description

Progressive left-to-right doubling on E PLURIBUS UNUM and OF AMERICA characterizes DDR-004 on the 1957 Philadelphia Jefferson nickel. This gradient identifies the doubling as rotational in origin, with the angular offset between hub impressions producing increasing separation toward the right side of the reverse die. Philadelphia produced approximately 38.4 million nickels in 1957. VarietyVista catalogs the variety under UVC-958 with die marriage reference DMR-012. The progressive intensification means the leftmost letters of E PLURIBUS UNUM show minimal doubling, with the effect strengthening through UNUM, continuing through OF, and reaching maximum spread on AMERICA — particularly the final letters ICA. This directional characteristic distinguishes DDR-004 from DDR-010 and other 1957 DDRs that may share the same general area of doubling but exhibit different spread patterns or intensities. Collectors attributing 1957 Jefferson nickel DDRs must pay careful attention to the specific direction and progression of the spread, as multiple varieties affect similar reverse legend zones but with distinct hub misalignment geometries.

Die Markers

• UVC-958; DMR-012

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