1939 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012

Description

Bearing die variety codes UVC-626 and DMR-022, this 1939 Jefferson Nickel DDR-012 presents an interesting numismatic intersection: a doubled die reverse paired with the Reverse of 1940 transitional design. The reverse die is identified as RDV-002 (Straight Steps), referring to the earlier Monticello design used from 1938 through part of 1939 before being replaced by the curved-steps version. Strong extra thickness appears on E PLURIBUS UNUM, with medium spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and the LLO of MONTICELLO. Stage B in mid-die state shows a long die gouge over the star, serving as the primary die marker for this variety. The presence of a doubled die on a transitional reverse design makes DDR-012 notable among early Jefferson Nickel varieties, as it documents hub doubling on a reverse type that was in service for only a brief period. The strong spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM makes this variety detectable without high magnification, while the medium spread across other lettering and the die gouge over the star provide secondary confirmation points for definitive attribution.

Die Markers

• UVC-626
• DMR-022
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse is MDS
• Long die gouge over star – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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