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I got a nice gift from E&V in the mail today. This lovely 1957 proof nickel is labeled as DDO-002 (DDR-005). Based on the doubling on the star, I would call that attribution a pretty solid call. I will have the microscope out tomorrow to take some better images of the small details. Great coin, very nice surprise, thanks E&V! =)   |
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You're very welcome, Brandmeister! I'm glad you like it. I figured that would be the perfect gift for you. Being both a DDO and a DDR is pretty cool! It's not very often that you have a Doubled Die on both sides. It's a pretty nice coin overall.  Errers and Varietys.
Edited by Errers and Varietys
06/02/2026 12:07 am
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Very nice gesture EV. And in great condition too boot.
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Nice coin! Great pics, too  |
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Nice looking coin, and a great gift. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Fantastic! |
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excellent dual DDs - can't wait to see the closeups |
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Ok, some scope images. The doubling for 1957 5¢ PF VDDO-002 shows up very strongly on the star. It is also visible on the lower left corners of the 19 and TY.   I looked at the Variety Vista entry for 1957 5¢ PF VDDR-005, but I'm not even sure what I'm supposed to be seeing in STATES. I captured an image of what might be doubling. Maybe I'm missing something obvious?  |
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I can see the doubling in states, Brandmeister. You're correct. Errers and Varietys.
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Found a better description on Brian's Variety Coins. The reverse doubling is very fine. In the image above, it can be seen as a split on the bottom right serif of the second T in States. 1957 5¢ PF WDDO-001 / 1957 5¢ PF WDDR-003 Edited by Brandmeister
06/02/2026 9:00 pm
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Thanks again for the neat coin, E&V. The doubling on that star is outstanding! =)
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You're welcome, Brandmeister! The doubling on the star is my favorite. Errers and Varietys.
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Nice images! |
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It's not very often that you have a Doubled Die on both sides. If I'm not mistaken...there are more dual variety DDO / DDR's on Jefferson nickels than on any other denominations combined.  |
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That is probably true, due to the way the delicate reverse perimeter lettering lends itself to detecting minor doubled dies on proofs, and also due to the great enthusiasm with which they have been catalogued.
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