1947-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Description
The 1947-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 1947 (S) Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-0656 DMR-005 Stage A: Die scratches North-South on Obverse – EMDS Circular die scratches on both wings – EMDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack across upper hair above forehead – LDS Reverse is LDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0656 DMR-005 Stage A: Die scratches North-South on Obverse – EMDS Circular die scratches on both wings – EMDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack across upper hair above forehead – LDS Reverse is LDS.
Die Markers
- UVC-0656
- DMR-005
- Stage A:
- Die scratches North-South on Obverse – EMDS
- Circular die scratches on both wings – EMDS
- Stage B:
- MDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage C:
- Die crack across upper hair above forehead – LDS
- Reverse is LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Lee Hiemke
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0656 DMR-005 Stage A: Die scratches North-South on Obverse – EMDS Circular die scratches on both wings – EMDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die crack across upper hair above forehead – LDS Reverse is LDS