2004 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-006

Description

Showing a strong spread on the lower outer nostril of the cow — the central bovine figure in John Flanagan's Wisconsin State Quarter reverse depicting a cow, ears of corn, and a wheel of cheese — this 2004 Philadelphia Mint doubled die reverse stands apart from the more widely publicized "extra leaf" varieties on the same issue. The Wisconsin quarter's agricultural theme made it one of the most recognizable designs in the fifty-state program, and DDR-006 documents doubling on an anatomical detail of the cow rather than on the foliage elements that dominate collector discussion. Die markers include UVC-1972 and DMR-007, providing systematic attribution anchors within the VarietyVista framework. Three die stages have been recorded: Stage A at Early Die State, Stage B at Mid Die State (unconfirmed), and Stage C at Late Die State (unconfirmed). Stages B and C await additional specimens for full verification. That the doubling manifests on the cow's nostril — a small, curved design element — demonstrates how hub misalignment can produce visible effects even on compact features. Cataloged by VarietyVista as DDR-006.

Die Markers

• UVC-1972
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Bryant Allard
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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