2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-045

Description

A combo variety with the obverse listed as WDDO-021, this satin finish 2005 Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel Ocean in View WDDR-045 carries doubled dies on both sides. The satin finish strike type, produced exclusively for annual uncirculated mint sets from 2005 through 2010, features a distinctive matte-like surface created by a specialized burnishing process applied to the blanks before striking. Cross-referenced as CDDR-049 and CONECA DDR-030, this reverse variety was discovered by Edward Fletcher, Jr. and is cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2005 P WDDR-045 Satin Finish Ocean in View. The Ocean in View reverse, depicting the Pacific coastline from Lewis and Clark's expedition with the inscription from William Clark's journal, provides naturalistic landscape elements where hub doubling creates secondary impressions. The combo relationship with WDDO-021 means both obverse and reverse carry independently cataloged hub doubling, giving collectors diagnostics on both sides. The triple cross-reference across Wexler, Crawford, and CONECA systems confirms this variety's established recognition among satin finish Westward Journey nickel varieties. Reverse: Slanted die scratch extends south from the third lowest wave on the right side of the target tree; short curved die scratch extends from the bottom of the second lowest wave on the right side of the target tree; slanted die scratch extends northwest in the field to the left of the second and third branches on the left side of the tallest tree.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Edward Fletcher, Jr.
• CDDR-049/CONECA DDR-030; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-045 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Edward Fletcher, Jr.

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