2008-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista as the primary doubled die reverse for the 2008-D New Mexico State Quarter, DDR-001 exhibits very strong spread in the southeast direction, most dramatically visible as an extra partial loop on the lower left upright of the Zia Pueblo sun symbol — the central design element of New Mexico's state quarter. The Zia sun symbol, sacred to the Zia people of New Mexico, features four groups of rays emanating from a central circle, and the doubling at the base of one upright creates a distinctly visible secondary outline that makes this one of the more dramatic State Quarter doubled die varieties. Technical attribution data includes UVC-1777 and DMR-003, with three documented die stages: Stage A showing both reverse and obverse in Early Die State (EDS), Stage B progressing to Mid Die State (MDS, unconfirmed), and Stage C reaching Late Die State (LDS, unconfirmed). The Satin Finish designation indicates this variety is found on coins produced for 2008 United States Mint Sets, which received the distinctive satin surface treatment applied to Mint Set coins from 2005 through 2010. This limits the population to specimens distributed exclusively through official Mint Set sales rather than general circulation, significantly constraining the available supply. New Mexico was the 47th state honored in the 50 State Quarters program, appearing in 2008 as the program approached its conclusion. The DDR-001 designation as the primary doubled die reverse for this date and design makes it the most significant hub doubling variety on the 2008-D New Mexico Quarter, commanding attention from both State Quarter completists and die variety specialists.

Die Markers

• UVC-1777
• DMR-003
• 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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