1964-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

Description

Covering an exceptionally broad area of Felix Schlag's reverse design, the 1964-D Jefferson Nickel DDR-007 exhibits medium spread and extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, with light spread on FIVE CENTS and MO and LLO of MONTICELLO. The graduated intensity — medium on the upper inscriptions, light on the lower denomination and building name — suggests the hub displacement varied across the die surface, strongest in the upper reverse field and diminishing toward the base. Die markers UVC-1700 and DMR-015 identify the specific working die. The breadth of affected elements is remarkable: both major reverse inscriptions, the denomination, and portions of Monticello's name all carry doubling, providing numerous diagnostic checkpoints for attribution. This Denver Mint regular strike was produced during the final year of the classic pre-1965 coinage era, struck in 75% copper and 25% nickel at 5.0 grams. Begin examination at E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA for the strongest medium spread, then trace the diminishing light doubling through FIVE CENTS and MO/LLO of MONTICELLO to map the full extent of the displacement.

Die Markers

• UVC-1700; DMR-015

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