2007-S Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

Description

Seventh reverse doubled die documented for the 2007-S State Quarter, DDR-007 exhibits very strong spread around the lower saddle horn extending to the first tuft of mane on the Wyoming quarter's bucking bronco reverse — a spread intensity that represents the highest classification tier in the VarietyVista system. Norman E. Nemeth's Wyoming reverse design, featuring a cowboy atop a rearing horse above "The Equality State" inscription, contains finely rendered equine anatomy where hub doubling produces clearly visible secondary impressions of mane strands and saddle hardware. The very strong designation places DDR-007 above other 2007-S Wyoming DDRs that carry merely medium or strong spread ratings, making it one of the most visually dramatic doubled die reverses in the State Quarter program. VarietyVista assigned identifiers UVC-1886 and DMR-009, tracking 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). The EDS confirmation for Stage A means specimens with unworn, sharply detailed die surfaces have been verified — critical for preserving the maximum expression of the very strong spread. The comment notation "Clad Proof" establishes that this variety appears on proof specimens struck at San Francisco using polished dies and specially prepared planchets, which deliver the mirror-finish fields and frosted design elements characteristic of modern proof coinage. The proof striking process uses higher pressure and slower press speeds than circulation production, which can either enhance or obscure doubling diagnostics depending on the specific design element affected. Collectors should focus examination on the saddle horn and the adjacent mane tufts under 10-15x magnification, where the very strong spread should be readily apparent even without extreme magnification.

Die Markers

• UVC-1886
• DMR-009
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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