2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-010

Description

Attributed by Kenneth Russell as 2005 P WDDR-010 Satin Finish Ocean in View and cross-referenced as CDDR-010/CONECA DDR-018, this Jefferson Nickel Westward Journey variety carries the distinguished "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties designation — a recognition indicating it ranks among the most significant and visually impressive doubled die specimens in the entire Jefferson Nickel series. The Satin Finish designation is critical: this variety occurs specifically on the special finish specimens produced for the 2005 Uncirculated Mint Sets, where specially prepared dies imparted a distinctive soft, granular texture to the coin's surfaces rather than the standard business strike luster or proof mirror finish. Satin Finish production involved unique die preparation techniques that created a different surface texture from standard coining, and finding a doubled die variety exclusively on Satin Finish specimens suggests this particular working die was dedicated to Mint Set production rather than general circulation strikes. The 2005 Ocean in View reverse, designed by Joe Fitzgerald and sculpted by Donna Weaver, depicts the Pacific Ocean coastline commemorating the Lewis and Clark Expedition's historic arrival at the Pacific in November 1805, with Clark's journal inscription "Ocean in view! O! The joy!" Multiple cross-references across the CDDR, CONECA, and Wexler catalogs confirm broad recognition of this variety across major attribution authorities. The Jefferson Nickel was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in standard copper-nickel composition (75% copper, 25% nickel) weighing 5.0 grams with a 21.21 mm diameter. The "Best Of" status combined with the Satin Finish exclusivity makes this variety particularly desirable for collectors who appreciate the convergence of an uncommon production format with a significant die variety on a limited-edition commemorative design.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• CDDR-010/CONECA DDR-018; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-010 Satin Finish Ocean in View "Best Of" Nickel Doubled Die Varieties
• Expert attribution by Kenneth Russell

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