2007 (P) Wyoming Satin Finish State Quarter - Doubled Die Reverse DDR-056

Description

DDR-056, a reverse doubled die cataloged for the 2007 State Quarter series, exhibits medium spread concentrated under the saddle horn on the Wyoming quarter reverse designed by Norman E. Nemeth. VarietyVista assigned identifiers UVC-1874 and DMR-059, with three die stages: Stage A where both reverse and obverse surfaces exhibit early die state characteristics, Stage B at mid die state (unconfirmed), and Stage C at late die state (unconfirmed). Two important comment notations distinguish this variety: "Satin Finish" identifies the striking method, and "Can be found in Mint Sets" provides the acquisition pathway. Satin Finish coins were produced by the United States Mint from 2005 through 2010 as part of the annual uncirculated coin sets, using a specialized finishing process that imparts a distinctive matte, granular luster different from both standard circulation strikes and proof coins. The satin finish striking process — employing specially burnished dies and planchets — can affect how doubling diagnostics present visually, as the textured surface may either enhance or reduce the contrast between primary and secondary hub impressions depending on the specific design element affected. The 2007 Wyoming quarter's bucking bronco reverse contains the finely detailed equine mane, saddle hardware, and cowboy figure that have made the State Quarter program a rich hunting ground for variety collectors. Collectors should seek this variety in 2007 Mint Sets and examine the area directly below the saddle horn under 10-15x magnification for medium-spread secondary impressions of the mane and saddle detail.

Die Markers

• UVC-1874
• DMR-059
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

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