1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-039

Description

Assigned UVC-1180 (DMR-047) in the VarietyVista catalog, DDR-039 of the 1963 Jefferson Nickel displays a light spread on PLURIBUS UNUM and OF AMERICA — reverse inscription elements that span the upper arc of the coin and provide clear text-based diagnostics for this hub doubling variety. Three die stages document the working die's production history: Stage A in early die state, Stage B where both the obverse and reverse reach mid-die state, and Stage C in late die state. The progression through all three stages indicates this die pair saw extended service during 1963 Philadelphia production, and collectors may encounter specimens ranging from crisp early impressions to softer late-state examples. The high DDR sequence number (039) reflects the extraordinary volume of doubled die reverses cataloged for 1963, a consequence of the massive production runs characteristic of the early 1960s when the Mint was building coin inventories ahead of the impending composition change. Light doubling on PLURIBUS UNUM is best examined under moderate magnification, focusing on the vertical letter strokes where secondary imaging appears as a subtle shadow or thickening.

Die Markers

• UVC-1180
• DMR-047
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Frank Baumann
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References