2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-017

Description

Attributed by Kenneth Russell, the 2005 Philadelphia Mint Satin Finish Jefferson Nickel WDDR-017 features the Westward Journey "Ocean in View" reverse design commemorating Lewis and Clark's arrival at the Pacific Ocean. Satin Finish coins, produced from 2005 through 2010 exclusively for uncirculated mint sets, carry a distinctive matte-like surface texture that differs from both standard business strikes and proofs. This variety is extensively cross-referenced as CDDR-017, Potter DDR#8, and CONECA DDR-024, placing it within three independent attribution systems alongside the Wexler designation. The "Ocean in View" reverse, depicting the Pacific coastline as seen by the Corps of Discovery, provides design elements unique to this single-year commemorative issue. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2005 P WDDR-017 Satin Finish Ocean in View, the triple cross-reference across Crawford, Potter, and CONECA systems confirms this as a well-documented variety within the Westward Journey nickel series.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kenneth Russell
• CDDR-017/Potter DDR#8/CONECA DDR-024; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-017 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Kenneth Russell

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