1970-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-005

Description

Cataloged as UVC-1379 and DMR-022 in the VarietyVista system, the 1970-S Proof Jefferson Nickel DDR-005 exhibits medium spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, MONTICELLO, and FIVE CENTS. Struck as a proof, this variety's die stage progression documents three stages: Stage A shows the reverse at early die state with a die scratch running northeast from the lower front bust point. Stage B advances both reverse and obverse to mid-die-state. Stage C is an unconfirmed late die state. The medium spread across three major reverse inscriptions — the national legend, the building name, and the denomination — provides a comprehensive diagnostic pattern covering the upper, central, and lower portions of the reverse. The Stage A die scratch from the bust point and the Stage B progression to MDS on both sides allow collectors to place their specimens within the production sequence.

Die Markers

• UVC-1379
• DMR-022
• Stage A:
• Reverse is EDS
• Die scratch Northeast from lower front bust point – EDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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