1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

Description

The 1946-D 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 1946 (D) Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0611 DMR-004 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS Strong die scratches between 946 of date Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Light die crack across bust Weak die scratches between 946 of date Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS Stage D: Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS Obverse die scratches worn away Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0611 DMR-004 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS Strong die scratches between 946 of date Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Light die crack across bust Weak die scratches between 946 of date Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS Stage D: Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS Obverse die scratches worn away Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS.

Die Markers

• UVC-0611
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Numerous die scratches on Obverse – MDS
• Strong die scratches between 946 of date
• Strong circular die scratches through rim letters – MDS
• Stage C:
• Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS
• Light die crack across bust
• Weak die scratches between 946 of date
• Most die scratches on Reverseworn away – LDS
• Stage D:
• Obverse die crack are heavier – VLDS
• Obverse die scratches worn away
• Die crack down eagle's Right wing – VLDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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