1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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Description
The 1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002 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 1940 (S) Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0145 DMR-003 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EMDS Stage B: Light die crack across upper hair – MDS Light die crack across designer's initials to ribbon Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-0145 DMR-003 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EMDS Stage B: Light die crack across upper hair – MDS Light die crack across designer's initials to ribbon Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-0145
- DMR-003
- Stage A:
- Obverse and Reverse are EMDS
- Stage B:
- Light die crack across upper hair – MDS
- Light die crack across designer's initials to ribbon
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Unknown
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0145 DMR-003 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EMDS Stage B: Light die crack across upper hair – MDS Light die crack across designer's initials to ribbon Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)