1947 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

As the primary doubled die reverse for the 1947 Washington Quarter, the DDR-001 displays a light spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and shares its obverse die with DDO-005, making it a dual variety where both sides of the coin carry hub doubling from different die-making events. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-0642 with die marriage reference DMR-006, this Philadelphia Mint variety is documented across three die states: Stage A in early die state is unconfirmed, Stage B at mid-die state is identified by a die gouge running through the AM of AMERICA on the reverse with the obverse also showing DDO-005 characteristics in mid-die state, and Stage C in late die state remains unconfirmed. The die gouge through AM serves as a reliable diagnostic for mid-state attribution, as its location within the legend text makes it easily identifiable under magnification. Dual varieties — where a single coin exhibits both DDO and DDR — are particularly valued because they demonstrate that the die marriage paired two separately doubled dies in the same press, a coincidence that collectors find compelling. The 1947 Washington Quarter was struck during the post-war transition when the Mint returned to normal peacetime production levels after years of wartime demand.

Die Markers

• UVC-0642
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die gouge through AM of AMERICA – MDS
• Obverse is LISTED as DDO-005 – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (Unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Hiemke
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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