2005 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

Found on a Satin Mint Set (SMS) specimen from the 2005 Westward Journey nickel series, the DDO-004 exhibits light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST on the special obverse portrait designed for the 2005 nickels. The 2005 Westward Journey program featured two different reverses — the American Bison and Ocean in View designs — and this DDO-004 appears on the Bison reverse pairing. The SMS designation indicates a satin finish coin produced for annual uncirculated mint sets from 2005 to 2010, distinguishable from both regular circulation strikes and mirror-finish proofs by its distinctive matte-like surface. Die markers UVC-1627 and DMR-006 identify this working die across three stages: Stage A with both obverse and reverse in early die state, Stage B tentatively in mid-die state (unconfirmed), and Stage C tentatively in late die state (unconfirmed). Cataloged by VarietyVista, this Philadelphia Mint SMS striking was produced in 75% copper and 25% nickel at 5.0 grams. Collectors should note that SMS specimens can be found in unopened Mint Sets — the original U.S. Mint packaging provides provenance confirmation for the satin finish. Examine IN GOD WE TRUST on the obverse for the light spread that defines this Westward Journey variety.

Die Markers

• UVC-1627
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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