1951 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

Description

Seventh cataloged doubled die reverse for the 1951 Franklin Half Dollar, DDR-007 presents medium extra thickness on all reverse lettering, the upper bell hanger, the lower bell, and the eagle — a comprehensive spread affecting virtually every raised element on the coin's back. VarietyVista assigns Universal Variety Code UVC-274 and Die Marker Reference DMR-010, and a notation identifies the reverse as RDV-001b (Reverse Die Variety), linking this doubled die to a broader reverse die classification. John R. Sinnock designed the Franklin Half Dollar, produced from 1948 to 1963 before being replaced by the Kennedy Half in 1964. The reverse features the Liberty Bell as its central motif — one of the most iconic American symbols in numismatic art — flanked by a small eagle required by law for half dollar coinage. The bell hanger and the lower bell both show the medium extra thickness diagnostic of hub misalignment. Struck in 90% silver at 30.6mm, the 1951 Philadelphia issue was the fourth year of the series. Examine all lettering, the bell hanger, lower bell, and eagle for consistent medium spread confirming the doubled reverse attribution.

Die Markers

• UVC-274
• DMR-010
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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