2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-039

Description

Brian Ribar attributed WDDR-039 on the 2005 Satin Finish Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel, bringing a different expert's eye to the extensive catalog of Westward Journey doubled die varieties. Cross-referenced as CDDR-053 and CONECA DDR-036, this variety's high CDDR sequence number suggests it was among the later discoveries in the Combined Doubled Die Reverse catalog for this issue. Ribar's involvement alongside Kenneth Russell's prolific work on the series demonstrates that multiple variety specialists independently examined the 2005 Satin Finish nickels, strengthening confidence in the authenticity and distinctness of each cataloged variety. The Ocean in View reverse design by Joe Fitzgerald, depicting the Pacific coastline encountered by Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery, has yielded more doubled die reverse varieties than virtually any other modern nickel reverse—a remarkable concentration that continues to reward careful Mint Set examination.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar
• CDDR-053/CONECA DDR-036; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-039 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Brian Ribar

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