1971-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009

Description

The 1971-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-009 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 1971 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. Die markers: UVC-167 DMR-003 Stage A: Die scratch on rim above Y of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: Short diagonal die scratch on rim above B of LIBERTY – EMDS Reverse is EMDS Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Proof. Obverse is ODV-003.

Die Markers

• UVC-167
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• Die scratch on rim above Y of LIBERTY – EDS
• Reverse is EDS
• Stage B:
• Short diagonal die scratch on rim above B of LIBERTY – EMDS
• Reverse is EMDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by George Wilkinson
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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