1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-009

Description

With nine doubled die reverses cataloged for the 1956 Washington silver quarter, DDR-009 demonstrates the remarkable depth of the variety census for this single date. This entry shows light extra thickness on QUARTER DOLLAR, the lower leaves, and the stems on John Flanagan's heraldic eagle reverse. The involvement of the wreath leaves and stems alongside the denomination text provides collectors with both textual and botanical diagnostics to confirm the attribution. Struck from a reverse die identified as RDV-001, this variety shares a reverse die lineage with other 1956 DDRs while documenting a unique hub doubling event. Philadelphia's 1956 quarter mintage of approximately 44.1 million pieces in 90% silver composition predates the clad changeover by nearly a decade. Reported by Lee Hiemke, DDR-009 occupies a position deep in the census, typically indicating a more subtle variety discovered after the more obvious examples had been documented. The light extra thickness on QUARTER DOLLAR letters and adjacent leaf details requires methodical examination under magnification, comparing the weight and crispness of design elements against confirmed undoubled specimens.

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