1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

This early Philadelphia Washington Quarter is cataloged as DDO-004 by VarietyVista with reference codes UVC-0063 and DMR-006. The obverse exhibits light spread on the IN GOD WE TRUST legend, visible under magnification as subtle separation lines on the lettering. Die stage analysis identifies Stage A as early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B as mid-die state (unconfirmed), and Stage C as late die state showing a die crack on the wing under UNI of UNITED. The Washington Quarter series began in 1932, designed by John Flanagan to commemorate the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. As a 1937 issue, this coin dates from the early years of the series when production techniques were still being refined. The die crack under UNI in the late die state provides a secondary diagnostic point beyond the doubling itself, helping collectors determine which die stage their specimen represents and offering insight into how this particular die deteriorated through its production life.

Die Markers

• UVC-0063
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse is LDS
• Die crack on wing under UNI of UNITED – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Hiemke
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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