1965 P Double Monticello Nickel?

I was going through my common coin horde when I had spotted this strange appearance. Im not sure if it is just MDD, or a true double die, but I decided to put it up here just in case.

 

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Not a true Doubled Die.. IMHO

 

Thank you Paddy. MDD if I am guessing?

 

It looks like die deterioration to me with a little circulation damage thrown in for good measure. ~ Chris

 

Ah, thank you! So this is DDD, not MDD or a true DD.

 

I think it's a mix. DDD is noticeable in the look of the devices; misshapen letters that transition from thinner to thicker. But there is also a shelf-like appearance in the lettering. That's MD. As for a true DDR/DDO, there are just three and one is an SMS coin. They are pretty minor so finding a circulated specimen, especially a liberated SMS coin, will be difficult. https://www2.briansvarietycoins.com/listings/cat/38

 

The doubling is on both sides of the devices. this is a common appearance on nickels with advanced Die Deterioration.

 

Looks like MD and DDD

 

Mostly MD doubling tho

 

Either way.. it's not a true doubled die