2005 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009

Description

Displaying very strong spread southwest of the third left branch of the right tree, this ninth doubled die reverse for the 2005 Jefferson Nickel Westward Journey design documents a hubbing error on the American Bison reverse — one of two special commemorative designs issued that year as part of the nickel's temporary redesign celebrating the Lewis and Clark expedition. Die markers include UVC-1560, DMR-005, with Stage A showing the reverse in Early Die State paired with an obverse listed as DDO-002, Stage B at Mid Die State (unconfirmed), and Stage C at Late Die State (unconfirmed). The comments note this is an SMS (Satin Finish) specimen that can be found in Westward Journey Sets, and the obverse is listed as DDO-002, creating a DDO/DDR combination variety. The Westward Journey Nickel Series featured four unique designs across 2004 and 2005, with the 2005 American Bison reverse depicting a bison in profile — an intricate design with detailed fur texture and landscape elements including trees where hub doubling manifested. The "very strong" spread characterization indicates dramatic visual doubling visible without magnification, making this among the more prominent doubled die varieties on Westward Journey nickels. Cataloged by VarietyVista, DDR-009 combines the appeal of a special commemorative design, satin finish surface quality, and dual DDO/DDR attribution to create a multi-faceted collecting opportunity within the brief Westward Journey Nickel program.

Die Markers

• UVC-1560
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• Reverse is EDS
• Obverse is LISTED as DDO-002 – EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kevin Zaletel
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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