1952 Jefferson Nickel Die Varieties
4 varieties are listed for this date. Each one is identified by where the doubling shows and by die markers - scratches, gouges and polish lines that belong to that die alone, and that are what you check a coin against.
What kinds are listed for this date
The varieties
| Designation | Class | Shows on | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-D DDO-001 | V pivoted hub doubling | CONECA 1-O-V-CCW | |
| 1952-D DDR-001 | II distorted hub doubling | CONECA 1-R-II | |
| 1952-P DDO-001 | V pivoted hub doubling | CONECA 1-O-V-CCW | |
| 1952-S DDR |
Knowing the number is the easy half
The listing tells you what has been documented for 1952 Jefferson Nickel. Deciding whether the coin in your hand is one of them means measuring the spread and checking the markers - under a scope, in millimeters, against a calibrated scale.