1962-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Anchoring the doubled die reverse catalog for the 1962 Denver Mint Jefferson Nickel, DDR-001 exhibits light spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA that increases progressively from left to right — the diagnostic gradient of Class V pivoted hub doubling. Die markers UVC-1131 and DMR-002 confirm this working die. The low DMR-002 reference number suggests this variety was among the earliest die-marker-documented specimens for the 1962-D production, consistent with its DDR-001 primary catalog position. The progressive left-to-right spread means the U of UNITED shows minimal offset while the final A of AMERICA carries the maximum displacement, creating a measurable gradient that serves as both a mechanical fingerprint for the Class V doubling mechanism and a practical authentication feature — any specimen claiming to be DDR-001 must exhibit this specific intensity progression. On Felix Schlag's Monticello reverse, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA arcs above the building, and the progressive spread is best traced by comparing letter offset measurements at several points along the inscription under magnification. The 1962-D was struck in standard copper-nickel composition (75% copper, 25% nickel) at the Denver Mint, with the small D mintmark positioned to the right of Monticello. As DDR-001, this variety represents the benchmark reverse hub doubling for the date-mint, against which any subsequently cataloged 1962-D DDRs are measured.

Die Markers

• UVC-1131; DMR-002

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