1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Description
The 1963-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 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-237 DMR-005 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Light die crack on lower Left bell – MDS Light die crack across upper Right hanger band Stage B: Obverse is MDS Reverse is LDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-237 DMR-005 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Light die crack on lower Left bell – MDS Light die crack across upper Right hanger band Stage B: Obverse is MDS Reverse is LDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-237
- DMR-005
- Stage A:
- Obverse is EDS
- Light die crack on lower Left bell – MDS
- Light die crack across upper Right hanger band
- Stage B:
- Obverse is MDS
- Reverse is LDS
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by James Wiles
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-237 DMR-005 Stage A: Obverse is EDS Light die crack on lower Left bell – MDS Light die crack across upper Right hanger band Stage B: Obverse is MDS Reverse is LDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)