1945-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

Description

The 1945-S 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 1945 (S) Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0571 DMR-005 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack across forehead and upper hair – LDS Light die crack across bust Light die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS Stage D: Obverse is VLDS Die crack extends to Q of QUARTER – VLDS. Reverse is MMS-004 (Ball serif).

Die Markers

• UVC-0571
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Die crack across forehead and upper hair – LDS
• Light die crack across bust
• Light die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS
• Stage D:
• Obverse is VLDS
• Die crack extends to Q of QUARTER – VLDS

Attribution History

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

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