1956-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Carrying the primary DDR-001 designation for the 1956-D Jefferson nickel, this variety displays light doubling on UNUM and OF AMERICA on the Monticello reverse. As the first documented doubled die reverse for this Denver Mint date, DDR-001 typically represents either the earliest discovery or the most prominent variety. The Denver Mint produced approximately 67.2 million nickels in 1956, nearly double Philadelphia's output, providing a large population of coins for variety hunters. VarietyVista assigns UVC-945 and die marriage DMR-005 to this variety. Light-class doubling on the Monticello reverse lettering requires patient examination under magnification — the letters of UNUM and the phrase OF AMERICA should show subtle thickening or separation on their serifs and edges when compared to undoubled examples from the same date. Denver Mint Jefferson nickels from the mid-1950s are common in circulated grades, making roll searching a viable strategy for locating this doubled die variety among the general circulation pool.

Die Markers

• UVC-945; DMR-005

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