1927 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

The 1927 Buffalo Nickel DDO-001 displays light doubled die obverse spread on the Native American portrait's eyelid, nostril, and lips — subtle facial details that require careful examination under magnification to detect. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-075 with die marriage DMR-002, this variety is tracked across three die states: early (EDS), mid (MDS), and late (LDS), though all three stages remain unconfirmed pending specimen documentation. James Earle Fraser's deeply sculptural portrait design on the Buffalo Nickel is particularly susceptible to showing doubling on facial features, where the high relief creates strong shadows that can amplify or obscure hub doubling depending on the die state. The 1927 Philadelphia issue was produced in substantial quantities, making this a date where patient searching through uncirculated rolls or mint state examples could yield discoveries. Doubled die varieties affecting facial features on the Buffalo Nickel series remain popular with collectors who appreciate the artistic detail of Fraser's iconic design.

Die Markers

• UVC-075
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Leroy & Marilyn Val Allen
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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