1941 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006

Description

Strong spread on the date, LIBERTY, and IN GOD WE TRUST distinguishes this sixth DDO for the 1941 Washington Silver Quarter, cross-referenced as FS-102 in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherrypicker's Guide. Die stage documentation under UVC-0158 and DMR-008 reveals four stages: Stage A in Early Die State (unconfirmed), Stage B with obverse and reverse in Mid-Die State, Stage C showing a light die crack in the upper hair and another light die crack across the bust at Late to Mid-Die State with the reverse also at LMDS, and Stage D with obverse and reverse in Late Die State. The four-stage progression provides collectors with detailed die condition benchmarks for placing their specimens within the die's production lifecycle. Strong spread on the date, motto, and LIBERTY — three of the most prominent obverse features — makes this variety detectable under moderate magnification, and the FS-102 Cherrypicker listing confirms its status as a recognized target for roll searching. Cataloged by VarietyVista, the 1941 Washington Quarter was struck in 90% silver during the final year before America's entry into World War II. The developing die cracks in Stages C and D trace the progression of die fatigue through extended use, adding die state collecting interest beyond the doubled die attribution itself.

Die Markers

• UVC-0158
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Light die crack in upper hair – LMDS
• Light die crack across bust
• Reverse is LMDS
• Stage D:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ed Raser
• FS-102
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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