1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-020

Description

Twentieth doubled die reverse for the 1956 Jefferson Nickel, DDR-020 shows medium spread and extra thickness on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — the two peripheral reverse legends that run along the upper and lower rim of Felix Schlag's Monticello reverse. Twenty DDRs from a single date demonstrates the substantial variety research investment applied to 1950s Jefferson Nickels, a decade when the Philadelphia Mint produced hundreds of millions of nickels annually. Die markers UVC-937 and DMR-024 anchor the attribution across three documented stages: Stage A at Early Die State (EDS, unconfirmed), Stage B at Mid-Die State (MDS, unconfirmed), and Stage C where both reverse and obverse reach Late Die State (LDS). The confirmed LDS reading at Stage C indicates this die saw extensive production use before retirement, with the accumulated striking wear potentially affecting the visibility of the hub doubling on later-struck specimens. Cataloged by VarietyVista, DDR-020 belongs to the extensive body of 1950s Jefferson Nickel doubled die research that has documented dozens of hub doubling events across the decade's Philadelphia production. The medium spread classification means the doubling is visible under standard 7x-10x magnification, placing it within reach of collectors using basic numismatic equipment.

Die Markers

• UVC-937
• DMR-024
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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