2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-028

Description

Designated a "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties selection, WDDR-028 on the 2005 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel Ocean in View issue carries this distinction recognizing it among the most significant doubled dies in the nickel series. The Ocean in View reverse, part of the 2005 Westward Journey nickel program, depicts the Pacific Ocean coastline as seen by the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the inscription OCEAN IN VIEW! O! THE JOY! from William Clark's journal. This "Best Of" designation elevates the variety's profile within the broader Jefferson Nickel doubled die census. Cataloged by Billy Crawford and cross-referenced as CDDR-042, this variety is listed under Wexler Variety ID 2005 P WDDR-028 Business Strike Ocean in View. Hub doubling on the Ocean in View reverse creates secondary impressions on the coastal landscape elements, where the naturalistic shoreline and water features display displacement. The dual attribution across Wexler and Crawford systems confirms established recognition for this business strike variety from the commemorative Westward Journey program that replaced the traditional Monticello reverse for 2004 and 2005.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Billy Crawford
• CDDR-042; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-028 Business Strike Ocean in View "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
• Expert attribution by Billy Crawford

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