2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-044

Description

Carrying the premier CONECA DDR-001 designation and Potter DDR#1 ranking, WDDR-044 on the 2005 Philadelphia Mint Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel stands as the primary doubled die reverse for the "Ocean in View" type. Attributed by Kevin Zaletel, this variety also carries the CDDR-013 Crawford cross-reference, giving it four independent catalog numbers across the Wexler, Crawford, Potter, and CONECA systems. The DDR#1 Potter position and DDR-001 CONECA number both identify this as the most significant or most readily identifiable doubled die reverse among the Ocean in View varieties. The Satin Finish striking, exclusive to 2005-2010 uncirculated mint set coins, creates a granular surface texture distinct from business strikes. The Westward Journey "Ocean in View" reverse, commemorating Lewis and Clark's Pacific sighting, was used only in 2005. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2005 P WDDR-044 Satin Finish Ocean in View, this variety's top ranking across multiple systems marks it as the flagship doubled die reverse for the type.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kevin Zaletel
• CDDR-013/Potter DDR#1/CONECA DDR-001; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-044 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kevin Zaletel

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