1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Opening the doubled die reverse census for the 1969-D Kennedy Half Dollar, DDR-001 presents strong spread on the stars and letters with light spread on HALF DOLLAR. The variety is paired with obverse design variety ODV-002a, classified as MDO (Modified Die Obverse), and reverse design variety RDV-002, identified by its Flared G — a distinctive serif treatment on the G in Frank Gasparro's FG initials where the terminal stroke flares outward. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-145 and DMR-003, this variety can be found in Mint Sets from 1969, giving collectors a targeted source for acquiring examples in original government packaging. Both reverse and obverse are documented in early die state in Stage A. The graduated intensity — strong on stars and letters, lighter on HALF DOLLAR — reveals the directional character of the hub displacement, with design elements closer to the zone of maximum misalignment receiving more pronounced doubling. The 1969-D Kennedy Half was struck in 40% silver clad composition, continuing the reduced silver content introduced for business strikes in 1968.

Die Markers

• UVC-145
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• Reverse and and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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