1949 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Second in the doubled die obverse sequence for 1949 Washington Quarters, DDO-002 exhibits very light spread on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date. The very light classification indicates minimal hub displacement, producing a secondary impression that requires careful examination under magnification. Stage A documents both the obverse and reverse in early-to-mid die state, confirming the doubling was present from early production. Stages B and C remain unconfirmed, indicating documented specimens concentrate in earlier die states. Unlike DDO-001, which lacks documented spread specifics, DDO-002 provides clear diagnostic targets in the motto and date areas. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-0685 and DMR-003, this Philadelphia Mint 90% silver quarter shares the same parent coin as DDO-001 but originates from a completely different die. The 1949 date represents a comparatively scarce postwar issue, making any documented variety from this year of particular interest to Washington Quarter specialists.

Die Markers

• UVC-0685
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EMDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

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

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