1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014

Description

Displaying a medium spread most visible on IN GOD WE TRUST, the 1962 DDO-014 Jefferson Nickel represents one of at least fourteen doubled die obverse varieties documented for this Philadelphia Mint date. The doubling produces a discernible separation on the motto lettering, giving experienced variety hunters a reliable diagnostic when examining rolls or album coins from 1962. Die markers cataloged under UVC-1126 and DMR-057 help confirm attribution across three documented die stages: Stage A in early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B showing both obverse and reverse in mid-die state, and Stage C in late die state (unconfirmed). The progression from early to late die state means collectors can find this variety with varying degrees of sharpness — earlier strikes tend to show crisper doubling before die wear softens the effect. Jefferson Nickels from 1962 were struck in the standard 75% copper, 25% nickel composition that has defined the denomination since 1938, and Philadelphia's production that year exceeded 97 million pieces. VarietyVista cataloged this variety, providing systematic tracking within the broader DDO census for the Jefferson Nickel series.

Die Markers

• UVC-1126
• DMR-057
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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