1959 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

Proof Franklin Half Dollars offer exceptionally sharp design detail that makes even moderate hub doubling readily apparent, and this 1959 proof DDR-002 displays medium spread across E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, and the eagle. The mirror-finish fields create high contrast against frosted design elements, amplifying the visual impact of doubled features that might appear subtle on a business strike. Cataloged under UVC-130 and DMR-007, this variety progresses through three die stages: Stage A in Early Die State is unconfirmed, Stage B shows both the reverse and obverse in Mid-Die State, and Stage C in Late Die State is unconfirmed. The breadth of affected elements, spanning the motto, denomination, country name, and central device, indicates substantial hub displacement during preparation of the proof reverse die. As the second cataloged doubled die reverse for proof 1959 Franklin Half Dollars, DDR-002 demonstrates that even carefully prepared proof dies were susceptible to hubbing misalignment, producing varieties that collectors of John R. Sinnock's Liberty Bell reverse prize for their clarity and visual appeal.

Die Markers

• UVC-130
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Hugh T. Campbell
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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