2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-018

Description

Brian Ribar's attribution of WDDR-018 on the 2005 Philadelphia Mint Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel adds another variety to the "Ocean in View" reverse design from the Westward Journey series. The Satin Finish striking process, reserved for coins in uncirculated mint sets from 2005 to 2010, imparts a soft granular texture across the coin's surface that can sometimes accentuate or mask doubled die features depending on the degree of displacement. Cross-referenced as CDDR-014, Potter DDR#5, and CONECA DDR-005, this variety holds the DDR#5 position in Potter's attribution sequence and the fifth CONECA designation for the type. The "Ocean in View" design captures the Pacific coastline vista, and hub doubling on these unique reverse elements creates diagnostics found only on this one-year commemorative issue. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2005 P WDDR-018 Satin Finish Ocean in View, the Satin Finish surface combined with Westward Journey reverse details makes these varieties distinctive among modern Jefferson Nickel doubled dies.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar
• CDDR-014/Potter DDR#5/CONECA DDR-005; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-018 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Brian Ribar

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