1950 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

Description

A proof Franklin Half Dollar, the 1950 DDR-003 is cross-referenced as VarietyVista UVC-029/DMR-005. This variety forms part of a combination die pair — the reverse DDR-003 is paired with obverse DDO-003, meaning both sides exhibit doubled die characteristics. RDV-001b. Three die stages are documented: Stage A in Late Die State remains unconfirmed, Stage B in Mid Die State is unconfirmed, and Stage C in Late Die State has its obverse listed as DDO-003. The reverse doubling presents as strong notches on E PLURIBUS UNUM and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, where secondary hub impressions created distinct separation between primary and secondary outlines. Combination die pairs are particularly valued because they offer two attributable varieties on a single coin. Proof Franklin Half Dollars were struck at Philadelphia on 90% silver planchets with mirror-finish fields that make doubled lettering especially prominent. The intersection of proof quality with doubled dies on both sides makes this a noteworthy entry in the early Franklin Half Dollar catalog.

Die Markers

• UVC-029
• DMR-005
• Stage A:
• LDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse is LDS
• Obverse is LISTED as DDO-003 – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert.
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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