1945-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014

Description

Strong spread on LIBERTY distinguishes this fourteenth doubled die obverse for the 1945 Denver Mint Washington Quarter, with light spread also visible on the date and ribbon end, and very light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST. The intensity gradient — strong on LIBERTY, diminishing through the date and motto — suggests Class II or Class IV mechanics where displacement concentrates in specific zones rather than uniformly across the design. Cataloged by VarietyVista with die marker codes UVC-0694 and DMR-022, the variety is documented across three die states: Stage A at early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B at mid-die-state (unconfirmed), and Stage C with both obverse and reverse in late die state. The confirmed late die state at Stage C indicates that surviving specimens most commonly exhibit advanced die wear signatures. Washington Quarters from 1945 were struck in 90% silver as the nation entered the final year of World War II, and the Denver Mint produced substantial quantities for wartime commerce. Collectors seeking this variety should focus on LIBERTY where the strongest spread provides the clearest diagnostic, then confirm with examination of the date and ribbon end.

Die Markers

• UVC-0694
• DMR-022
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by ZAP's coins
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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