1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-020
Error
Description
Medium spread on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, star, date, and designer's initials on the 1968-S Proof Jefferson Nickel. Die tracking: UVC-1342, DMR-026. Stage A reveals mismatched die states — obverse is EDS while the reverse is already LDS, indicating a fresh obverse paired with a worn reverse die. Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed). Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). This asymmetric pairing provides insight into Mint die management practices. Twenty DDOs for the 1968-S proof demonstrates robust variety potential from San Francisco's proof production. Cataloged by VarietyVista. The 1968-S was the first year mintmarks returned after the moratorium.
Die Markers
- UVC-1342
- DMR-026
- Stage A:
- Obverse is EDS
- Reverse is LDS
- Stage B:
- MDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by James Wiles
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-1342 DMR-026 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Reverse is LDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)
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