1964 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-008

Description

Carrying two die marriages, DDR-008 on the 1964 proof Kennedy Half Dollar tracks this doubled reverse die across an obverse die change. The first marriage, UVC-037 DMR-037, covers Stages A and B with ODV-001 (Accented Hair) paired with RDV-001 (Straight G). The second marriage, UVC-472 DMR-062 at Stage C, pairs ODV-002 with the same RDV-001 after the obverse die was changed. Struck in 90% silver as a first-year Kennedy proof, this variety holds particular significance as the inaugural issue of Gilroy Roberts's and Frank Gasparro's design following President Kennedy's assassination. The Accented Hair obverse (ODV-001) is itself a sought-after variety where extra hair detail above Kennedy's ear distinguishes early proof production. Strong spread appears on AMERICA and DOLLAR. The transition from Accented Hair ODV-001 to ODV-002 across the die change preserves Mint die management history. The 90% silver first-year proof status, combined with Accented Hair provenance and strong reverse doubling, elevates this variety's collecting significance within the Kennedy Half Dollar series.

Die Markers

• UVC-037
• DMR-037
• Stage A:
• Die scratch on rim under LF of HALF – EDS
• Obverse is EDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• UVC-472
• DMR-062
• Stage C:
• Reverse is LDS
• Obverse die changed – MDS
• Die scratch across upper hair

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