2016 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Designated DDR-001 by VarietyVista, this is the primary doubled die reverse variety for the 2016 Philadelphia Jefferson nickel, carrying universal variety code UVC-1875 and die marriage record DMR-002. Strong extra thickness is evident across all reverse lettering and building details of the Monticello design. Four die stages chronicle the die's production life. Stage A in early die state remains unconfirmed. By Stage B at early-to-mid die state, a die depression has developed in the field west of the building, while the obverse has also reached early-to-mid die state. Stage C at mid-die state reveals a die break in the left archway and a die chip above the left small window, with the obverse likewise at mid-die state. Stage D in late die state remains unconfirmed. As the number-one DDR listing for the 2016 nickel, this variety represents the strongest known doubling on the date and is the most sought-after reverse variety from that year's Philadelphia production. The broad extra thickness across all design elements makes attribution straightforward even at lower magnification levels.

Die Markers

• UVC-1875
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die depression in field to the West of the building – EMDS
• Obverse is EMDS
• Stage C:
• Die break in Left archway – MDS
• Die chip above Left small window
• Obverse is MDS
• Stage D:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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