1940-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

Description

Featuring an intriguing mismatch between obverse and reverse die states, this 1940-S Jefferson Nickel carries a doubled die reverse cataloged by VarietyVista under die classification UVC-1716 with marker reference DMR-009. The variety exhibits a light triple spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, a double spread on FIVE CENTS, and doubling on the last O of MONTICELLO. At Stage A, the reverse is in early die state while the obverse is in late die state, suggesting this fresh reverse die was married to an obverse that had already seen substantial use. Stages B and C for mid and late die state remain unconfirmed. The mismatched die states provide insight into Mint die management practices, where replacement dies were introduced individually rather than in matched pairs. San Francisco struck approximately 39.6 million nickels in 1940, and the triple spread on the national legend distinguishes DDR-004 from single-spread varieties that are more commonly encountered. Collectors can identify this variety by examining UNITED STATES OF AMERICA for the characteristic triple image under magnification.

Die Markers

• UVC-1716
• DMR-009
• Stage A:
• Reverse is EDS
• Obverse is LDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Miller
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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