1941-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008

Description

Cataloged as DDO-008 in the VarietyVista attribution system (UVC-0193, DMR-009), this 1941-D Washington Quarter exhibits a medium spread on LIBERTY as its primary doubling expression. Three die stages are documented. Stage A represents early die state, though its diagnostics remain unconfirmed. Stage B is most precisely characterized: a die scratch connects the upper portions of the TY in LIBERTY, and a light die crack runs along the eagle's right wing, placing the die at mid-die state. Stage C is cataloged as late die state, with diagnostics also unconfirmed. The UVC-0193 and DMR-009 codes are the VarietyVista die markers used for tracking specimens across the population. Collectors should begin by examining LIBERTY under magnification for the medium spread, then cross-check the Stage B die scratch through TY and the wing die crack to confirm attribution and establish die state. The Washington Quarter series contains numerous doubled die obverse varieties, and confirming the UVC and DMR markers alongside the doubling is essential for accurate attribution of this die.

Die Markers

• UVC-0193
• DMR-009
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die scratch connects upper TY of LIBERTY – MDS
• Light die crack on eagle's Right wing – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Hiemke
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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