1942-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

Displaying a rare medium triple spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM, DDR-002 on the 1942-S Jefferson Nickel is one of the more visually complex doubled die varieties in the wartime silver series. Triple spread indicates three distinct hub impressions are visible — not the typical two — creating a layered appearance where the motto's letters show two secondary images flanking or overlapping the primary strike. This three-impression phenomenon is uncommon and adds significant numismatic interest. Die markers UVC-708 and DMR-020 confirm the specific working die responsible for this variety. Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the wartime silver alloy (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese), this nickel carries the distinctive large S mintmark above Monticello's dome that identifies all wartime San Francisco issues. The triple spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM is best examined under 7x to 10x magnification, where the three separate letter images become distinguishable — particularly on the curved strokes of P, U, and S where angular separation between impressions is most pronounced.

Die Markers

• UVC-708; DMR-020

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