2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014

Description

Cross-referenced as CDDR-024 and CONECA DDR-022, the 2005 Satin Finish Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel WDDR-014 was attributed by Kenneth Russell as part of his extensive documentation of Westward Journey doubled die varieties. The gap between the CDDR-024 and CONECA DDR-022 numbering reflects the differing classification sequences maintained by the Combined Doubled Die Reverse catalog and CONECA. Satin Finish nickels from the 2005 Mint Sets occupy a distinctive niche in modern numismatics—these coins were produced with a vapor-blasted finish that creates a uniform matte surface, eliminating the cartwheel luster of business strikes while avoiding the mirror fields of proofs. This unique surface treatment can either aid or complicate doubled die detection depending on lighting angle, making systematic examination technique important. The Ocean in View reverse by Joe Fitzgerald remains one of the most variety-rich designs in the modern nickel series.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• CDDR-024/CONECA DDR-022; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-014 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kenneth Russell

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