1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005
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Description
The 1962 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-005 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 1962 Washington Quarter, part of the Washington Silver Quarters 1932-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-1008 DMR-008 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Light die scratches Northeast on Obverse – EMDS Reverse is EMDS Stage C: Die chip under 2 of date – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage D: Light Die crack across bust – LMDS Light die crack across upper hair Reverse is LMDS. Die Stages and Markers UVC-1008 DMR-008 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Light die scratches Northeast on Obverse – EMDS Reverse is EMDS Stage C: Die chip under 2 of date – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage D: Light Die crack across bust – LMDS Light die crack across upper hair Reverse is LMDS.
Die Markers
- UVC-1008
- DMR-008
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Light die scratches Northeast on Obverse – EMDS
- Reverse is EMDS
- Stage C:
- Die chip under 2 of date – MDS
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage D:
- Light Die crack across bust – LMDS
- Light die crack across upper hair
- Reverse is LMDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Jose Cortez
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-1008 DMR-008 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Light die scratches Northeast on Obverse – EMDS Reverse is EMDS Stage C: Die chip under 2 of date – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage D: Light Die crack across bust – LMDS Light die crack across upper hair Reverse is LMDS