1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003
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Description
The 1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003 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 1963 (D) Franklin Half Dollar, part of the Franklin Half Dollars 1948-1963 series. Die markers: UVC-236 DMR-004 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Reverse has severe MDD – EDS Stage B: Light die crack over bust – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-236 DMR-004 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Reverse has severe MDD – EDS Stage B: Light die crack over bust – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-236
- DMR-004
- Stage A:
- Obverse is EDS
- Reverse has severe MDD – EDS
- Stage B:
- Light die crack over bust – MDS
- Reverse is MDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Paul Richards
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-236 DMR-004 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Reverse has severe MDD – EDS Stage B: Light die crack over bust – MDS Reverse is MDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)