2005 (P) Minnesota Satin Finish State Quarter - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-072

Description

Satin Mint Set specimens of the 2005-P Minnesota State Quarter harbor DDR-072, a variety showing strong doubling manifested as an extra rock formation and a displaced lower-left branch on the fourth tree from the state outline. This variety has an entire additional rock and branch element, rather than mere spread on lettering. VarietyVista catalogs the variety as UVC-1685 and DMR-077, with Stage A documenting both reverse and obverse in early die state, while Stages B and C remain unconfirmed. This Satin Mint Set issue received the distinctive matte-like finish applied to uncirculated coins from 2005 through 2010, replacing standard business strike luster with a soft, even texture. Collectors searching Mint Sets from this era should examine the tree line and rock formations along the lower portion of the design, where the extra elements are most evident.

Die Markers

• UVC-1685
• DMR-077
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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