1943-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

Presenting medium spread on PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA — spanning two separate reverse inscriptions — DDR-002 on the 1943-S Jefferson Nickel demonstrates a hub displacement direction that affected multiple text areas simultaneously. Die markers UVC-752 and DMR-029 confirm this working die. The doubling's appearance on both E PLURIBUS UNUM (specifically the latter two words) and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (specifically the final word) indicates the misalignment vector intersected these areas at angles producing visible letter separation. Struck at the San Francisco Mint in the wartime silver alloy (35% silver, 56% copper, 9% manganese), this 1943-S nickel carries the large S mintmark above Monticello's dome that characterizes all wartime issues. The wartime silver composition produces a distinctively grayish tone compared to standard copper-nickel, and the 35% silver content gives these coins intrinsic precious metal value. Medium spread across both PLURIBUS UNUM and AMERICA creates multiple examination opportunities — collectors can check both inscription areas under magnification, using agreement between the two zones to build confidence in the attribution.

Die Markers

• UVC-752; DMR-029

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