2005 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-054

Description

Michael Sulinski attributed WDDR-054, cross-referenced as CDDR-062 and CONECA DDR-043, on the 2005 Satin Finish Ocean in View Jefferson Nickel. The CDDR-062 designation—indicating over sixty individually cataloged doubled die reverses in the Combined system for this coin—stands as striking evidence of how productive a single reverse die design can be for variety generation. Sulinski's contribution adds yet another independent attributor to the diverse roster of specialists who examined these Westward Journey commemorative nickels. The Ocean in View reverse, honoring Lewis and Clark's Pacific arrival, was issued only during 2005 as part of the four-design Westward Journey program. Satin Finish examples, exclusive to that year's uncirculated Mint Sets, represent the primary format in which these varieties are found, as the controlled production and careful packaging of Mint Set coins preserved the fine doubling characteristics that define each cataloged variety.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Michael Sulinski
• CDDR-062/CONECA DDR-043; Wexler Variety ID: 2005 P WDDR-054 Satin Finish Ocean in View
• Expert attribution by Michael Sulinski

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