2005 (P) Minnesota State Quarter - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-057

Description

2005-P MN DDR-057 is a doubled die reverse on the 2005-P Minnesota state quarter, cataloged by VarietyVista. The spread is strong, an extra tree close to the right of the third tree. VarietyVista also gives it as 57-R-VIII. VarietyVista's chart numbers are UVC-1512 and DMR-060. Stage A (early die state) is unconfirmed. Stage B has die chips in the lower parts of both 8s of 1858 (middle die state); a die break on the left side of the state outline where it meets the tree line; die chips in the designer's initials and a depression beneath them (middle die state); a crack across the bust's front; and a die chip between the tops of the T and R in TRUST. At Stage C the reverse is in a late middle die state and shows a die break in the ribbon (late middle). Stage D (late die state) is unconfirmed. Reported to VarietyVista by James Wiles.

Die Markers

• UVC-1512
• DMR-060
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die chips in both lower 8s of 1858 – MDS
• Die break on Left side of state outline at tree line
• Die chips in and depression under designer's initials – MDS
• Die crack across the front of the bust
• Die chip between upper TR of TRUST
• Stage C:
• Reverse is LMDS
• Die break in ribbon – LMDS
• Stage D:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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