1953-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001
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Description
The 1953-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 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 1953 (S) Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. 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