1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Description
The 1942 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003 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 1942 Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0228 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Obverse is LMDS Die crack east from eagle's head – LMDS Light die crack down lower Right wing Stage D: Die crack across bust into ribbon – LDS Reverse is LDS Stage E: Light die crack on forehead and hair – VLDS Die crack BUS of PLURIBUS to wing – VLDS. Cross-referenced as FS-101.
Die Markers
- UVC-0228
- DMR-005
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Obverse and Reverse are MDS
- Stage C:
- Obverse is LMDS
- Die crack east from eagle's head – LMDS
- Light die crack down lower Right wing
- Stage D:
- Die crack across bust into ribbon – LDS
- Reverse is LDS
- Stage E:
- Light die crack on forehead and hair – VLDS
- Die crack BUS of PLURIBUS to wing – VLDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Bill Fivaz
- FS-101
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
FS-101.