1941 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

Description

Cataloged as UVC-0173, DMR-023, this 1941 Philadelphia Mint Washington Quarter displays strong spread North on the eagle's beak, arrows, and wreath on the reverse. Three die stages are recognized: Stage A in Early Die State (unconfirmed); Stage B in Mid Die State, identified by several heavy circular and squiggly die scratches through the lower branches and wreath; and Stage C in Late Die State (unconfirmed). Struck in 90% silver (0.1808 oz ASW), the 1941 quarter was produced during the final full year before World War II drew the United States into the conflict. Philadelphia's 1941 mintage exceeded 79 million quarters, providing ample material for variety hunters. The strong northward spread on the eagle's beak and arrows makes DDR-007 one of the more visually dramatic doubled die reverses in the pre-war Washington Quarter series. Stage B specimens are the most readily attributable, as the distinctive heavy circular die scratches through the lower branches serve as unmistakable diagnostics alongside the primary doubling.

Die Markers

• UVC-0173
• DMR-023
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Several heavy circular and squiggly die scratches through lower branches and wreath – MDS
• Obverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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