1935-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

The 1935-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 1935 (S) Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0036 DMR-002 Stage A: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – EDS Die chip on beak – LDS Light die chip on ribbon knot Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) UVC-0037 DMR-003 Stage C: Die crack across bust – LDS Light die crack in upper hair Reverse die changed – MDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0036 DMR-002 Stage A: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – EDS Die chip on beak – LDS Light die chip on ribbon knot Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) UVC-0037 DMR-003 Stage C: Die crack across bust – LDS Light die crack in upper hair Reverse die changed – MDS.

Die Markers

• UVC-0036
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Numerous die scratches on Obverse – EDS
• Die chip on beak – LDS
• Light die chip on ribbon knot
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• UVC-0037
• DMR-003
• Stage C:
• Die crack across bust – LDS
• Light die crack in upper hair
• Reverse die changed – MDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Hiemke
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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