1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-018

Description

Cataloged as UVC-702 and DMR-021, this doubled die obverse on a 1946 Washington Quarter exhibits medium spread on LIBERTY with light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date. Three die stages have been documented: Stage A in early die state remains unconfirmed, Stage B in mid die state is also unconfirmed, and Stage C in late die state shows a die crack across the forehead and hair, a die crack across the bust, and a die crack down the eagle's right wing. The progression to late die state cracks on both obverse and reverse indicates this die saw extended use before retirement. The 1946 Washington Quarter holds transitional significance as the first post-war date, struck after the conclusion of World War II, and the return to peacetime production volumes brought changes in Mint operations that affected die life and variety production. Struck in 90% silver composition — the 1946 predates the 1965 switch to clad coinage by nearly two decades. Attributed by VarietyVista, this eighteenth documented doubled die obverse for the date reflects thorough variety research.

Die Markers

• UVC-702
• DMR-021
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Die crack across forehead and hair – LDS
• Die crack across bust
• Die crack down eagle's Right wing – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by ZAP's coins
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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