2004 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

Description

Adding to the Wisconsin State Quarter's rich variety census, DDR-007 presents a strong spread directed south on the lower outer nostril of the cow featured on the reverse design. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-1982 (DMR-008), this variety affects a different area than the widely publicized Wisconsin "extra leaf" varieties, focusing instead on the bovine portrait representing Wisconsin's dairy heritage. The southward spread on the lower outer nostril creates a measurable displacement detectable under moderate magnification — the nostril appears elongated or doubled in the downward direction. The 2004 Wisconsin Quarter is among the most variety-rich issues in the State Quarter series, with doubled dies affecting various design elements across multiple dies. DDR-007's strong classification indicates clearly visible doubling rather than subtle traces found on many lower-numbered varieties, making it accessible for collectors who may find lighter varieties challenging to confirm. The combination of a popular State Quarter coin with a specific, locatable diagnostic — the cow's lower outer nostril — gives DDR-007 both collectibility and clear attribution criteria.

Die Markers

• UVC-1982
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Roschen
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References