1943-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008

Description

Carrying the confirmed attributions UVC-0358 and DMR-009, this 1943-S Washington Quarter DDO-008 displays medium spread on LIBERTY, with the doubling presenting a distinctive three-quarter vertical bar pattern — meaning the secondary image is offset enough to create a visible bar-like shadow along roughly three-quarters of the vertical strokes in the affected letters. Stage B is confirmed with both the obverse and reverse in mid-die state (MDS), placing this specimen at an intermediate point in the die's service life. The 1943-S Washington Quarter was struck during World War II at the San Francisco Mint, and wartime silver quarters from this period are collected both as regular issues and as die variety targets. The medium-strength spread on LIBERTY provides a reliable attribution point that is identifiable under standard magnification without requiring the specialized imaging sometimes needed for lighter doubled dies. DDO-008 represents the eighth cataloged doubled die obverse for the 1943-S date, reflecting the depth of die variety research that has been applied to wartime Washington Quarter production. The confirmed UVC and DMR numbers anchor this variety within the established attribution framework, providing collectors with standardized reference points for identification and authentication.

Die Markers

• UVC-0358
• DMR-009
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Hiemke
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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