1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Description
The 1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 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 1973 (S) Proof Kennedy Half Dollar, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. Die markers: UVC-544 DMR-008 Stage A: Light diagonal die scratch on rim above B of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed). Die Stages and Markers UVC-544 DMR-008 Stage A: Light diagonal die scratch on rim above B of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed).
Die Markers
- UVC-544
- DMR-008
- Stage A:
- Light diagonal die scratch on rim above B of LIBERTY – EDS
- Reverse is EDS
- Stage B:
- MDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage C:
- LDS (unconfirmed)
Attribution History
- Discovered by Larry Nienaber
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-544 DMR-008 Stage A: Light diagonal die scratch on rim above B of LIBERTY – EDS Reverse is EDS Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: LDS (unconfirmed)