1977-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

The 1977-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001 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 1977 (D) Kennedy Half Dollar, part of the Kennedy Half Dollars Clad and Silver Proof 1971 to Date series. Die markers: UVC-233 DMR-002 Stage A: Obverse and Reverse are EDS Stage B: Obverse and Reverse are MDS Stage C: Numerous die scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-101.

Die Markers

• UVC-233
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Numerous die scratches North-South on Obverse – LDS
• Numerous die scratches North-South on Reverse – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Michael L. Ellis
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References