1953-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
Error
Description
The 1953-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 exhibits obverse doubling resulting from misalignment between the hub and working die during the die-making process. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, This Washington silver quarter was struck at the San Francisco Mint, struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, weighing 6.25 grams. Die markers: UVC-0825 DMR-002 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratch between BE of LIBERTY – MDS Die crack down eagle's Right (viewer's Left) wing – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Reverse is LDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-0825 DMR-002 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratch between BE of LIBERTY – MDS Die crack down eagle's Right (viewer's Left) wing – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Reverse is LDS.
Die Markers
- UVC-0825
- DMR-002
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die scratch between BE of LIBERTY – MDS
- Die crack down eagle's Right (viewer's Left) wing – MDS
- Stage C:
- Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS
- Reverse is LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Timothy Wissert
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0825 DMR-002 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die scratch between BE of LIBERTY – MDS Die crack down eagle's Right (viewer's Left) wing – MDS Stage C: Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS Reverse is LDS
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