2022 VDDR VDDR-002

Description

Light southward spread producing an extra right top roof on the central doorway of Monticello identifies the second doubled die reverse cataloged by VarietyVista for the 2022 Jefferson Nickel in the Return to Monticello series. Die markers carry provisional codes UVC-???? and DMR-00?, indicating this variety awaits final verification numbering — a common status for recently discovered varieties still being processed through the attribution pipeline. Three die stages are documented: Stage A with both reverse and obverse in Early Die State, Stage B at Mid Die State (unconfirmed), and Stage C at Late Die State (unconfirmed). The 2022 Jefferson Nickel is notable as the year commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Lincoln Memorial's dedication, though that milestone relates to the cent series rather than the nickel. The Return to Monticello reverse design, restored in 2006, features the architectural detail of Thomas Jefferson's Virginia home with its distinctive columned portico, and the fine lines of the roof and doorway are particularly susceptible to showing doubled die evidence. The doubling pattern — southward spread on the roof — mirrors the same diagnostic seen on the 2021 VDDR-002, suggesting a recurring hubbing tendency in the production of these reverse dies where the Monticello portico roof area captures secondary impressions.

Die Markers

• UVC-????
• DMR-00?
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are
• EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Robert Umbarger
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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