1944 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-022
Error
Description
Light spread on ERTY of LIBERTY distinguishes this twenty-second DDO for the 1944 Washington Silver Quarter, struck in 90% silver during WWII. Die markers: UVC-0398, DMR-023. Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed). Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed). Stage C: Light die crack across hair at LDS, reverse also LDS. The die crack provides a late-stage marker. Twenty-two DDOs for 1944 reflects intensive research on wartime silver quarters where high demand consumed numerous dies. The ERTY region sits where letters are fully exposed to striking pressure. Cataloged by VarietyVista.
Die Markers
- UVC-0398
- DMR-023
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- MDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage C:
- Light die crack across hair – LDS
- Reverse is LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Lee Hiemke
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Die Stages and Markers UVC-0398 DMR-023 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: MDS (unconfirmed) Stage C: Light die crack across hair – LDS Reverse is LDS
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