1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008
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Description
The 1966 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008 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 1966 Kennedy Half Dollar, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Silver Clad 1965-1970 series. Die markers: UVC-082 DMR-010 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Die clash in front of eye – LMDS Heavy die scratches on Obverse Numerous die scratches on Reverse – LMDS Stage D: New die scratches on Obverse – LDS WE TRUST is noticeable thinner from abrading New die scratches on Reverse – LDS.
Die Markers
- UVC-082
- DMR-010
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Obverse and Reverse are MDS
- Stage C:
- Die clash in front of eye – LMDS
- Heavy die scratches on Obverse
- Numerous die scratches on Reverse – LMDS
- Stage D:
- New die scratches on Obverse – LDS
- WE TRUST is noticeable thinner from abrading
- New die scratches on Reverse – LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Ken Potter
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
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