1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Designated DDO-001 for the 1962 Philadelphia Jefferson nickel, this primary doubled die obverse shows light doubling on the lower portion of IN GOD WE TRUST — a localized presentation affecting the base of the motto letters rather than the full inscription. The "lower" specification helps narrow the diagnostic zone, directing examination to the bottom edges and serifs of the motto text. Philadelphia struck approximately 97.4 million nickels in 1962, the penultimate year before the coin shortage would soon eliminate mintmarks (1965-1967). VarietyVista assigns UVC-1072 and die marriage DMR-003 to this variety. As the primary DDO for the 1962 Philadelphia date, DDO-001 represents the benchmark attribution — the first or most significant doubled die obverse documented. Light-class doubling on the lower IN GOD WE TRUST requires focused examination under 7-10x magnification, with attention directed specifically at the lower halves of the letter forms where the secondary hub impression manifests. The localized nature of this doubling distinguishes it from varieties showing spread across the full motto.

Die Markers

• UVC-1072; DMR-003

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