2007 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-036

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista as DDR-036 for the 2007 State Quarter, this variety exhibits medium spread at the top of the first tuft of mane on the reverse design — an animal portrait element where medium hub displacement creates a secondary contour visible under moderate magnification. The mane tuft is a sculptural detail that amplifies even slight die displacement because its thin, raised profile makes a doubled outline readily apparent. Die markers UVC-1785 and DMR-039 identify this specific working die, and the high DMR sequence number suggests extensive die marriage documentation for this particular state quarter issue. Three die stages are documented: Stage A shows both reverse and obverse in Early Die State, when the mane doubling would appear at maximum sharpness. Stage B reaches Mid Die State with two progressive markers — a die break developing above the hat and a die crack forming on the front of the bust. Stage C represents Late Die State, unconfirmed. The State Quarters program, authorized under the 50 States Commemorative Coin Program Act of 1997, produced five unique reverse designs annually from 1999 through 2008. Struck in copper-nickel clad composition at 5.67 grams on 24.3mm planchets, collectors should examine the top of the first mane tuft under 7x magnification for the secondary contour, and check for die break and crack progression to determine die stage.

Die Markers

• UVC-1785
• DMR-039
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Die break above hat – MDS
• Die crack on front of bust – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Al Lawrence
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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