2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-041

Description

Kevin Zaletel attributed WDDR-041, broadening the circle of variety specialists who have contributed to the census of 2005 Satin Finish Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel doubled die reverses. Cataloged as CDDR-032 and CONECA DDR-027, this variety benefits from independent verification through both major attribution systems. Zaletel's discovery highlights how the extensive variety population for this issue was not the work of a single researcher but rather a collaborative effort across the variety-collecting community. The Westward Journey Nickel Series, spanning 2004-2005 with four distinct reverse designs, culminated in the Ocean in View motif that commemorated the Lewis and Clark expedition's arrival at the Pacific. Satin Finish coins from the 2005 Mint Sets provided the ideal examination substrate—well-preserved surfaces free from circulation wear—enabling the detection of doubled die characteristics that might go unnoticed on circulated examples.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kevin Zaletel
• CDDR-032/CONECA DDR-027; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-041 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kevin Zaletel

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