1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-006

Description

Carrying attributions on both sides, the 1946 Denver Mint Washington Quarter DDO-006 is a combo variety that pairs its doubled die obverse with a split serif repunched mint mark (RPM) on the reverse. Struck in 90% silver, this early postwar quarter combines two independent variety types on a single coin. Cataloged as UVC-0614 and DMR-007, die stage progression documents three stages: Stage A represents an early die state. Stage B reaches mid-die-state. Stage C is a late die state showing progressive deterioration. The split serif RPM on the reverse, where the D mint mark displays evidence of a secondary punch impression affecting the serif structure, provides an independent diagnostic separate from the obverse hub doubling. The 1946-D Washington Quarter belongs to the first full year of postwar coinage production, when the Mint resumed normal operations after wartime constraints. The dual DDO and RPM attributions make this variety particularly appealing to collectors who prize combo varieties where both obverse and reverse carry independently cataloged variety characteristics.

Die Markers

• UVC-0614
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Numerous die scratches Northeast through 19 of date – MDS
• Reverse is a split serif RPM – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ward Miller
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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