2005 (P) Minnesota Satin Finish State Quarter - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-080

Description

On a 2005 State Quarter, DDR-080 exhibits light spread manifesting as an extra tree to the lower right of the third tree in the reverse design. VarietyVista assigned identifiers UVC-1693 and DMR-085, documenting three die stages: Stage A where both reverse and obverse surfaces are at early die state, Stage B at mid die state (unconfirmed), and Stage C at late die state (unconfirmed). The EDS confirmation for Stage A ensures specimens exist with fresh die surfaces preserving the doubling at maximum clarity. Critically, this variety carries an "SMS" designation and "can be found in Mint Sets," indicating it originated from the special satin finish dies used for uncirculated mint set production rather than standard business strike coinage. Satin finish coins (produced 2005-2010) received a distinctive matte-like surface treatment achieved through specialized die preparation, creating a uniform fine-grained texture distinguishable from both proof and standard business strike surfaces. The tree-based diagnostic — an extra tree appearing to the lower right of the third tree — exploits the detailed botanical elements in the State Quarter reverse design, where individual tree forms provide well-defined shapes against which hub displacement becomes detectable. Light spread means the extra tree appears as a subtle secondary impression partially overlapping the primary tree detail, requiring careful comparison against confirmed normal specimens. Collectors should seek this variety specifically among 2005 mint set specimens with the characteristic satin finish, then examine the area to the lower right of the third tree under 15x magnification for the displaced secondary tree impression.

Die Markers

• UVC-1693
• DMR-085
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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