2005 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-008

Description

Eighth Wexler-cataloged doubled die obverse for the 2005-P Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel featuring the Ocean in View reverse, WDDO-008 presents Class VIII (Tilted Hub Doubling) showing a very close spread on TRUST, the TY of LIBERTY, and the date — particularly visible on the numeral 2. Class VIII doubling occurs when the hub is tilted slightly relative to the die face during the impression process, producing a spread pattern that varies in direction and intensity across the die surface depending on the axis of tilt. The particular visibility on the numeral 2 in the date indicates this digit's position coincided with an area of maximum displacement along the tilt axis. Die markers include a small die dot below the G of GOD on the obverse, with no significant reverse markers noted. Submitted by variety researcher Kenneth Russell, this variety carries the Wexler designation 2005 P WDDO-008 Satin Finish Ocean in View, which specifies both the special Satin Finish surface treatment and the specific reverse design within the two-year Westward Journey nickel program (2004-2005). The Ocean in View reverse commemorates Lewis and Clark's first sighting of the Pacific Ocean in 1805, featuring a coastal scene with the inscription "Ocean in view! O! The joy!" The Satin Finish specification means this variety is exclusive to the 2005 Uncirculated Mint Set, limiting its available population. Joe Fitzgerald's bold obverse portrait of Jefferson, based on the Rembrandt Peale painting, provides strong design elements that clearly display the Class VIII doubling pattern.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDO-008 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kenneth Russell

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