1968-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Reverse

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Discovery Date

1968

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Description

Two levels of doubling intensity coexist on DDR-003 of the 1968-S Jefferson nickel: light spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA contrasts with very light spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM, creating a graduated effect where the national legend shows more pronounced doubling than the motto. This intensity differential points to a hub misalignment that was spatially non-uniform, producing stronger displacement in the zone occupied by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA than in the higher position of E PLURIBUS UNUM. San Francisco struck this issue, with VarietyVista tracking it as UVC-1345 and die marriage DMR-029. The very light designation on E PLURIBUS UNUM means that portion requires especially careful magnification and oblique lighting to confirm — the doubling hovers near the threshold of detectability and may be missed on specimens with any significant wear or surface impairment. Collectors attributing DDR-003 should begin with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, where the light (rather than very light) spread is more confidently identifiable, then proceed to E PLURIBUS UNUM for corroboration using higher magnification. As DDR-003, this variety documents the third distinct reverse hub doubling event for 1968-S nickels, contributing to a growing census of San Francisco doubled die reverses from the late 1960s.