2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-034

Description

With cross-references CDDR-019 and CONECA DDR-031, WDDR-034 continues the substantial record of doubled die reverses found on the 2005 Satin Finish Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel. Kenneth Russell attributed this variety, further establishing the Ocean in View design as one of the most prolific sources of doubled die varieties in the modern Jefferson Nickel series. The Westward Journey program's commemorative nature drew heightened collector attention to these coins from the moment of issue, and the Satin Finish format—produced only for inclusion in 2005 uncirculated Mint Sets—ensured that most surviving examples were preserved in collector-grade condition. Each doubled die variety in this series represents a separate hub impression event during die manufacture, and the sheer number cataloged for this single reverse design speaks to the production conditions at the Philadelphia Mint during this commemorative program.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• CDDR-019/CONECA DDR-031; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-034 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kenneth Russell

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