1942-S VDDR VDDR-003

Description

Strong spread covering the entire reverse distinguishes VDDR-003 of the 1942-S Washington Quarter, a comprehensive doubled die reverse attributed by VarietyVista. Die markers include UVC-0??? and DMR-00?, where the question marks indicate this variety has not yet received final catalog numbers, reflecting ongoing documentation. Three progressive stages are recorded: Stage A shows the reverse in early die state with north-south die scratches on the obverse in late die state and a die crack across the forehead and hair, Stage B in mid-die state remains unconfirmed, and Stage C in late die state likewise awaits confirmation. The reverse is paired with MMS-002, designated the Trumpet Tail mintmark style, adding a mintmark variety element. The 1942-S Washington Quarter was struck at San Francisco in 90% silver and 10% copper during the early war years. The combination of a full-reverse doubled die with a cataloged trumpet tail mintmark creates a dual-variety die pairing. Flanagan's Washington Quarter design, introduced in 1932, appears here with comprehensive reverse hub doubling representing one of the stronger DDR events for wartime silver quarters.

Die Markers

• UVC-0???
• DMR-00?
• Stage
• A:
• Reverse is EDS
• Die scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS
• Die crack across forehead and hair
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by John Komar
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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