1960 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista as DDR-009, this 1960 Proof Franklin Half Dollar displays a strong spread on UNITED, E PLU of PLURIBUS, and UN of UNUM, with light spread extending to STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, and the eagle. Die markers UVC-150 and DMR-017 provide precise attribution anchors. Stage documentation records Stage A as Early Die State (unconfirmed), Stage B confirms both the reverse and obverse are Mid Die State, and Stage C is Late Die State (unconfirmed). The MDS Stage B confirmation means most documented examples fall in that production range. Proof Franklin Half Dollars of 1960 were struck in relatively small quantities — approximately 1.69 million proof sets — using polished dies that amplify doubling contrast against mirror fields. The Franklin Half Dollar, designed by John R. Sinnock and issued from 1948 to 1963, features Benjamin Franklin's portrait on the obverse and the Liberty Bell on the reverse. Doubled die varieties in the proof Franklin series are particularly collectible given the combination of low mintages and exceptional strike quality that makes die characteristics more visible.

Die Markers

• UVC-150
• DMR-017
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by David Bowman
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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