1948-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

A compelling dual variety, DDR-001 on the 1948-S Jefferson Nickel combines doubled die reverse hubbing with RPM-004 — a repunched mintmark where the S was impressed into the die more than once, leaving traces of an earlier punch position. This pairing of two distinct error types on a single coin makes DDR-001 especially desirable for collectors who prize multi-variety pieces. The doubled die component shows light spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and STATES OF AMERICA, the two principal inscriptions on Felix Schlag's reverse above and below Monticello. Die markers UVC-365 and DMR-006 identify the working die. The RPM-004 designation for the mintmark means collectors can examine both the reverse lettering for hub doubling and the S mintmark for repunching traces, providing two independent attribution checkpoints on a single coin. The 1948-S Jefferson Nickel was struck at the San Francisco Mint in copper-nickel composition (75% copper, 25% nickel) during the post-war era. Begin examination with E PLURIBUS UNUM and STATES OF AMERICA under 7x magnification for the light DDR spread, then inspect the S mintmark under higher power for the secondary punch impression characteristic of RPM-004.

Die Markers

• RPM-004; RPM-004; RPM-004; UVC-365; DMR-006

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