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1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

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1948 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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Discovery Date
1948
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Description

The 1948 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 1948 Franklin Half Dollar, part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. Die markers: UVC-264 DMR-008 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Die scratches above date – LDS Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007 – LDS. Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007.

Die Markers

  • UVC-264
  • DMR-008
  • Stage A:
  • EDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage B:
  • MDS (unconfirmed)
  • Stage C:
  • Die scratches above date – LDS
  • Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007 – LDS

Attribution History

  • Discovered by Brett Parrish
  • Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References

Additional Notes

Reverse is LISTED as DDR-007.

Last updated: June 20, 2026