1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-025

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista, this 1956 Proof Jefferson Nickel DDR-025 presents light hub doubling spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the CA of AMERICA on the reverse. The light spread indicates the secondary hub impressions sit close to the primary design elements, requiring careful examination under magnification to separate the doubled images. The die progression is tracked under UVC-1610 and DMR-031 across three stages: Stage A confirms both the reverse and obverse at early die state (EDS), Stage B is an unconfirmed mid-die state, and Stage C is an unconfirmed late die state. The confirmed EDS at Stage A is notable because early die state proof coins typically exhibit the sharpest strike quality and clearest die details, potentially making the doubling most visible on Stage A specimens before die wear begins to soften the secondary impressions. With 31 varieties in the DMR sequence for 1956 proof Jefferson Nickels, this date has proven to be a prolific source of doubled die varieties — reflecting both the careful preparation of proof dies and the scrutiny that collectors apply to proof coinage. The concentration of doubling on E PLURIBUS UNUM and the CA of AMERICA suggests the hub displacement affected the upper portion of the reverse design most prominently. Collectors should examine these areas on proof specimens where the mirror fields provide optimal contrast for detecting light spread.

Die Markers

• UVC-1610
• DMR-031
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Dennis Mize
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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