1934 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-015

Description

Light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST characterizes DDO-015 of the 1934 Washington Quarter, attributed by VarietyVista on the Medium Motto obverse die variety designated ODV-002. The 1934 Washington Quarter exists in two major obverse hub varieties: the Heavy Motto and Medium Motto, distinguished by the boldness of IN GOD WE TRUST. DDO-015 occurs on the Medium Motto version where the lettering is thinner. Die marker records document three progressive stages: Stage A in early die state is unconfirmed, Stage B shows a strong die scratch northeast behind the ribbon end at mid-die state with the reverse also at mid-die state, and Stage C exhibits a die crack across the bust in late die state with the reverse likewise in late die state. Cross-referenced as UVC-0468 and DMR-021. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, the 1934 Washington Quarter is a first-year issue of Flanagan's enduring design, and the Medium Motto distinction adds a further layer of collectibility.

Die Markers

• UVC-0468
• DMR-021
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Strong die scratch Northeast behind ribbon end – MDS
• Revere is MDS
• Stage C:
• Die crack across bust – LDS
• Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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