1957 5c Proof Doubled Die Obverse / DDO With Different Dies Creating Proof Working Die

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shantiom Pillar of the Community United States 522 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 1:50 pm Hi: Does this coin have any variety value? I am analyzing the photo the seller made available and notice in TRUST, the S appears to be made of two separate devices, an S with a rounded end, and an S with a serif end. In the pictures provided, I have also raised attention to the R as this also looks like two devices from two separate dies. The circles represent potential split serifs or doubling. Interested to get your feedback on whether this coin is a DDO contender or other variety? I would purchase only for variety value and not the coin because of mint year or type. Report this Post to the Staff

SensibleSal66 Valued Member United States 79 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 3:44 pm Very Very nice coin ! Looks great to me, just perfect. lol Report this Post to the Staff
Earle42 Bedrock of the Community United States 10038 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 8:14 pm The minting process would make it impossible to use two different sets of dies to make one side of a coin. How much squash could a Sasquatch squash if a Sasquatch would squash squash? Download and read: Grading the graders Costly TPG ineptitude and No FG Kennedy halves https://ln5.sync.com/dl/7ca91bdd0/w...i3b-rbj9fir2 Report this Post to the Staff
Willburton Pillar of the Community United States 2558 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 8:27 pm Edited by Willburton 09/23/2020 8:27 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 9:30 pm Quote: The minting process would make it impossible to use two different sets of dies to make one side of a coin. But it is possible to use two different hubs to make one die. I can't tell from the images if that is the case or not. Report this Post to the Staff
shantiom Pillar of the Community United States 522 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 9:56 pm Is it not possible that the working die is created by two different working hubs, one with the rounded end to the S and the other the serif end to the S? It is clear to me the S has a rounded end, is there a resource for learning what font style was used in the obverse hub for Jefferson nickels? I found this resource here helpful: http://goccf.com/t/294046 Report this Post to the Staff
Tanman2001 Pillar of the Community United States 4404 Posts	Posted 09/23/2020 10:56 pm It is possible for a working die to have been hubbed by two working hubs with different designs, in fact that is the exact definition of a Class III doubled die: http://www.doubleddie.com/203885.html However, in this case, it is unlikely as there are no known design varieties from 1957, or adjacent years, with a rounded S. All nickels from that period had the serif. If there was a working hub used in 1957 with a rounded S, there should be documented examples. Jefferson nickel Design Varieties are fairly well documented here: http://www.varietyvista.com/04a%20J...arieties.htm Also it is very difficult to tell what is going on in your images. The areas of the coin you highlighted are being affected by reflection and glare from your lighting. Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5785 Posts	Posted 09/24/2020 05:45 am The top of the R is looking like MD to me. There doesn't seem to be extra thickness there. It's hard to tell if there is any notching or if it is lighting on the letters. Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
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1957 5c Proof DDO With Different Dies Creating Proof Working Die