1933-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

The 1933-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1933 (S) Walking Liberty Half Dollar, part of the Walking Liberty Half Dollars 1916-1947 series. Die markers: UVC-155 DMR-002 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Light die crack from head to rim – LDS Light die crack from eye into flag stars Die crak outer wing tips – LDS. Stage B photos by David Camire.

Die Markers

• UVC-155
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Light die crack from head to rim – LDS
• Light die crack from eye into flag stars
• Die crak outer wing tips – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by David Lange
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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