2013 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Holding the distinction of being the first doubled die reverse cataloged for the 2013 Jefferson Nickel, DDR-001 exhibits medium extra thickness on the central building of Monticello — Thomas Jefferson's iconic Virginia estate that has graced the nickel's reverse since 1938. The extra thickness manifests as a secondary impression that broadens the architectural lines of the central structure, a diagnostic feature that becomes apparent under moderate magnification when comparing affected specimens to normal strikes. Stage A documentation records both the reverse and obverse in early die state, establishing that the doubling was an inherent characteristic of this die from its first use in production. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-1817 and DMR-002, DDR-001 serves as the baseline doubled die reverse for 2013 Jeffersons, and any subsequently discovered DDR varieties for the date are numbered relative to it. Monticello's central building section is a recurring location for detectable doubling on Jefferson Nickel reverses because the architectural detail provides clear reference lines against which secondary impressions can be measured. Modern Jefferson Nickels from the 2010s receive less variety collector attention than their mid-twentieth-century counterparts, making documented varieties like DDR-001 particularly valuable for specialists assembling comprehensive DDR sets by date.

Die Markers

• UVC-1817
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Steve Young
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References