1943 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Description
The 1943 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 1943 Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0289 DMR-004 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Die crack North-South through N of IN and first T of TRUST – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: Die crack across base of bust – LDS Die crack across forehead and hair Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Die crack from US of PLURIBUS to wing under AME of AMERICA. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0289 DMR-004 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Die crack North-South through N of IN and first T of TRUST – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: Die crack across base of bust – LDS Die crack across forehead and hair Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Die crack from US of PLURIBUS to wing under AME of AMERICA.
Die Markers
- UVC-0289
- DMR-004
- Stage A:
- Obverse and Reverse are EDS
- Stage B:
- Die crack North-South through N of IN and first T of TRUST – MDS
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage C:
- Die crack across base of bust – LDS
- Die crack across forehead and hair
- Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS
- Die crack from US of PLURIBUS to wing under AME of AMERICA
Attribution History
- Discovered by Delma K. Romines
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0289 DMR-004 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Die crack North-South through N of IN and first T of TRUST – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: Die crack across base of bust – LDS Die crack across forehead and hair Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Die crack from US of PLURIBUS to wing under AME of AMERICA