1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Description
The 1940-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 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-0147 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Light die crack across forehead and upper hair – LDS Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Die crack from S of PLURIBUS to wing. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0147 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Light die crack across forehead and upper hair – LDS Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Die crack from S of PLURIBUS to wing.
Die Markers
- UVC-0147
- DMR-005
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Obverse and Reverse are MDS
- Stage C:
- Light die crack across forehead and upper hair – LDS
- Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS
- Die crack from S of PLURIBUS to wing
Attribution History
- Discovered by Lee Hiemke
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0147 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Light die crack across forehead and upper hair – LDS Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Die crack from S of PLURIBUS to wing