1989 (D) Jefferson Nickel - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Presenting a medium spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM combined with light spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the 1989-D Jefferson Nickel DDR-001 demonstrates a graduated doubling pattern that decreases in intensity from left to right across the reverse inscriptions. The stronger spread on the national motto and the diminishing effect across the country name indicate a hub displacement axis that produced maximum separation in the left portion of the design, with progressively less displacement toward the right. Die markers UVC-1492 and DMR-002 confirm the specific working die responsible for this variety. This Denver Mint regular strike can be found in official United States Mint Sets from that year, making uncirculated examples available to collectors who check their mint set holdings. Felix Schlag's obverse portrait of Thomas Jefferson pairs with his Monticello reverse on this 75% copper, 25% nickel composition coin weighing 5.0 grams. The medium-intensity spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM provides the strongest diagnostic checkpoint — examine these letters under 7x to 10x magnification for secondary impressions before evaluating the lighter spread across UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Die Markers

• UVC-1492; DMR-002

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