2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-058

Description

Hub doubling on the 2005 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel Bison reverse, WDDR-058 is identified through a die gouge between the lower portions of the 0 and 5 of the date 1805. The Bison reverse, designed by Jamie Franki as part of the 2005 Westward Journey nickel program, depicts an American Buffalo in profile with 1805 referencing the Lewis and Clark Expedition's encounter with vast bison herds. Cross-referenced as CDDR-058 and CONECA DDR-044, this variety carries triple attribution across the Wexler, Crawford, and CONECA systems. The die gouge between the 0 and 5 provides a precise inter-digit diagnostic positioned in the commemorative date area of the reverse. Cataloged by the Wexler Team, the doubled die reverse creates secondary impressions on the naturalistic Bison design elements. The Westward Journey program replaced the traditional Monticello reverse for 2004 and 2005, and the Bison design's bold sculptural relief provides favorable geometry for doubled die detection. The triple cross-reference confirms established recognition for this business strike variety.

Die Markers

• Obverse: None noted.
• Reverse: Die gouge between the lower portions of "0" and "5" of 1805.

Attribution History

• CDDR-058/CONECA DDR-044

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