2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-008

Description

Carrying cross-references CDDR-008 and CONECA DDR-016, the WDDR-008 represents another entry in the extensive catalog of doubled die reverses found on the 2005 Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel with the Ocean in View design. Kenneth Russell attributed this variety, continuing his prolific documentation of hub doubling across the Westward Journey Nickel Series. These Satin Finish coins were never released into general circulation—available only through specially packaged 2005 Mint Sets—giving them an inherently limited distribution compared to the billions of business strike nickels produced that year. The Ocean in View reverse, depicting the Pacific coastline that greeted Lewis and Clark's expedition, features topographic details and water textures that provide numerous areas where hub doubling can appear. The CONECA DDR-016 designation confirms independent verification through that organization's attribution process, giving collectors dual-catalog confirmation of this variety's legitimacy.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• CDDR-008/CONECA DDR-016; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-008 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kenneth Russell

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