1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

Two distinct intensities of doubling characterize DDR-002 of the 1956 Jefferson Nickel: light spread on the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM paired with very light spread on OF AMERICA, both increasing progressively from left to right. This graduated intensity pattern — where the motto shows clearer doubling than the denomination text — is consistent with a pivot-point misalignment where different areas of the die received varying degrees of displacement based on their distance from the rotational center. Philadelphia struck 35.2 million nickels in 1956, a moderate production year in the post-war era. Die markers UVC-919 and DMR-006 identify this specific die for attribution purposes. The progressive left-to-right increase across both affected inscriptions confirms a single hub doubling event rather than two independent anomalies, as the directionality is consistent. DDR-002 is the second documented doubled die reverse for the date, indicating a modest but confirmed census. The very light spread on OF AMERICA demands particular care during examination, as the secondary image is close enough to the primary that it can be mistaken for die flow or strike characteristics under insufficient magnification. Collectors should examine E PLURIBUS UNUM first for the more visible light spread, then use that confirmed doubling as a reference point when searching for the subtler OF AMERICA component.

Die Markers

• UVC-919; DMR-006

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