1959 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005

Description

Fifth in the doubled die obverse sequence for 1959 Washington Quarters, DDO-005 presents very light spread on TRUST, the date, and the ribbon end on Washington's ponytail. The very light classification demands patient examination under magnification, but the three distinct diagnostic zones — motto fragment, date, and ribbon — give collectors multiple confirmation points. Three die stages are documented under catalog codes UVC-0937 and DMR-008. Stage A places both the obverse and reverse in early die state, confirming the variety was observable from initial production. Stages B and C at mid and late die state remain unconfirmed, suggesting documented specimens concentrate in the early production window. The 1959 date marks a transitional moment in numismatic history: while the quarter's obverse remained unchanged, the Lincoln Cent received its Memorial reverse that same year, ending the Wheat Cent design after fifty years. Cataloged by VarietyVista, this 90% silver Philadelphia Mint quarter represents a modest but confirmed hub doubling variety that rewards careful examination of TRUST, the date numerals, and the ponytail ribbon area on Washington's portrait.

Die Markers

• UVC-0937
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Mark Tumblin
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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