1952 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

Light spread on ERTY of LIBERTY distinguishes this fourth DDO for the 1952 Washington Silver Quarter, a variety further enhanced by its cross-reference as FS-101 in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherrypicker's Guide. Die markers under UVC-789 and DMR-014 reveal an unusually detailed die stage progression: Stage A shows the obverse in Early Die State with the reverse identified as a Superbird featuring re-engraved tail feathers already in Late Die State, while Stages B (MDS) and C (LDS) remain unconfirmed. The Superbird designation references the distinctive re-engraved tail feathers on certain Washington Quarter reverse dies, adding significant collector appeal beyond the obverse doubling. The obverse is classified as ODV-006 (Thin Motto), and the reverse is listed as RED-001, with the combined FS-101/902 cross-reference spanning both the doubled obverse and re-engraved reverse features. Cataloged by VarietyVista, the 1952 Washington Quarter was struck in 90% silver at Philadelphia, and the convergence of a doubled die obverse with a Superbird reverse on the same die marriage creates a particularly desirable variety for Washington Quarter specialists who value die marriage combinations.

Die Markers

• UVC-789
• DMR-014
• Stage A:
• Obverse is EDS
• Reverse is Superbird with re-engraved tail feathers – LDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Lee Hiemke
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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