1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-018

Description

One of the stronger proof Jefferson nickel doubled die reverses, DDR-018 on the 1956 proof issue shows strong spread across E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, FIVE CENTS, and both building edges of Monticello, with light spread also visible on the MONTICELLO inscription. The strong classification on the primary legends indicates clearly separated secondary images visible under moderate magnification — a significant degree of displacement for a proof die, where quality control was typically more rigorous than on business strike production. Cross-referenced as FS-801 (035.2) in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherry Pickers' Guide, this variety carries the prestige designation that signals collector demand and market premium. As a proof issue, this coin was struck on specially prepared polished planchets with polished dies at the Philadelphia Mint. Die stage progression spans three states: Stage A with reverse and obverse in Early Die State, Stage B at Mid Die State (unconfirmed), and Stage C with reverse and obverse in Late Die State. VarietyVista catalogs this die under UVC-935 and DMR-022.

Die Markers

• UVC-935
• DMR-022
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Frank Baumann
• FS-801
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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