1948-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-801 (Cherrypickers' designation), this 1948-D Franklin Half Dollar DDO-003 shows light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST with medium spread southeast on the date. This obverse die is paired with DDR-003 on the reverse, creating a dual-variety coin. Die progression under UVC-011 and DMR-004 documents three stages: Stage A is unconfirmed at EDS, Stage B is unconfirmed at MDS, and Stage C shows the obverse at LDS with the reverse listed as DDR-003 also at LDS. The pairing with a doubled die reverse adds significance, as both dies independently carry hub doubling. The 1948-D Franklin Half was among the earliest Denver Mint issues of the series, which began in 1948. The FS-801 Cherrypickers listing indicates this variety is recognized as a significant collectible within the Franklin Half specialty.

Die Markers

• UVC-011
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse is LDS
• Reverse is LISTED as DDR-003 – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• FS-801
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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