1961 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-011

Description

Medium spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM with light spread on UNITED and the eagle’s tail feathers characterizes this 1961 Proof Franklin Half Dollar doubled die reverse. Die markers are cataloged as UVC-257 DMR-030 across three documented stages: Stage A in early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B featuring a small die gouge dot in the left bell hanger at mid die state with the obverse also at mid die state, and Stage C in late die state (unconfirmed). The bell hanger die gouge serves as a reliable secondary marker for attribution, appearing at a distinctive location on the Liberty Bell’s suspension mechanism. Attributed by VarietyVista as DDR-011, this proof variety was struck at Philadelphia during the final years of the Franklin Half Dollar series, which ended in 1963 when the Kennedy Half Dollar was introduced. Proof Franklin Halves are prized for their mirror-like fields, which make even light doubling on design elements more readily visible under magnification. The combination of medium spread on the motto and lighter spread on the denomination and eagle feathers reflects a typical Class II pattern where doubling intensity varies across the die face.

Die Markers

• UVC-257
• DMR-030
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Small die gouge dot in Left bell hanger – MDS
• Obverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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