1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-029

Description

The 1964 Proof Jefferson Nickel DDR-029 carries a light spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA increasing from left to right across the top reverse arc, with accompanying light spread on E PLURIBUS and FIVE CENTS — a widespread but subtle reverse doubling across nearly all major legend elements. Die markers UVC-1264 and DMR-037 provide VarietyVista cataloging identifiers, with three die stages documented under these marker codes. The directional spread — increasing from left to right across UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — indicates a tilted or rotational hub displacement that amplified the separation toward the right portion of the top arc. The Monticello reverse of the Jefferson Nickel offers a range of architectural and legend elements, with the top arc legends being the most commonly affected zone in documented DDR varieties. The 1964 Jefferson Nickel is notable as the last year proof nickels appeared in the annual proof set before suspension from 1965 through 1967. Proof Jefferson Nickels from this final pre-suspension year benefit from heightened collector interest, and attributed doubled die reverse varieties carry a corresponding premium.

Die Markers

• UVC-1264
• DMR-037
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by SEGS
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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