1965 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002
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Description
Earning a Fivaz-Stanton Cherrypickers' Guide listing as FS-102, DDO-002 on the 1965 Washington quarter is the most widely recognized doubled die obverse for this landmark date. Reported by Michael L. Ellis and paired with reverse die variety RDV-005, this variety displays strong spread on LIBERTY. The FS-102 designation means it was deemed important enough for inclusion in the standard cherry-picking reference — not every doubled die earns a Cherrypickers' Guide number, and the selection reflects doubling strength, collectibility, and market significance. As a 1965 quarter, this coin represents the first year of copper-nickel clad composition and carries no mintmark — all quarters dated 1965 through 1967 omitted mint identification to discourage hoarding during the silver transition. The convergence of the FS-102 listing, strong doubling, and the historically significant 1965 date makes DDO-002 one of the most sought-after Washington quarter varieties from the clad era.
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Additional Notes
Reverse is RDV-005. FS-102.
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