1957 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

Description

Pairing with DDR-007 on the reverse to create a dual variety, DDO-003 of the 1957 Jefferson Nickel shows mixed doubling intensities: medium extra thickness on the five-pointed star between LIBERTY and the date, with light extra thickness on LIBERTY and the date themselves. The star — a small device that can carry clear evidence of thickening — serves as the most visually prominent diagnostic point, while the lighter effect on LIBERTY and the date requires more careful examination. Philadelphia struck 38.4 million nickels in 1957, and die markers UVC-951 and DMR-005 identify this specific obverse die. The reverse listing as DDR-007 means both sides of the coin carry doubled die attributions, a pairing that enhances collector interest by doubling the attribution potential of a single specimen. Extra thickness classification — Class VI distorted hub doubling — produces heavier, more prominent design elements without directional spread, and the gradient from medium on the star to light on LIBERTY and the date indicates the distortion was concentrated around the star area and diminished toward the periphery. Three documented DDOs for the 1957 Philadelphia nickel represents a moderate census, and DDO-003's dual-variety pairing with DDR-007 gives it added distinction within that group. Collectors pursuing dual varieties should examine both the obverse star area and the reverse independently.

Die Markers

• UVC-951; DMR-005

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