1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004
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Among the multiple doubled die reverse varieties cataloged for the 1957 Philadelphia Washington quarter, DDR-004 represents a variety created during the hubbing process when a working hub impressed the reverse design onto a working die with a slight misalignment between impressions. The reverse of John Flanagan's design — featuring the heraldic eagle, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and UNITED STATES OF AMERICA — provides numerous fine elements where doubling can manifest. The 1957 issue was struck in 90% silver during the final era before the Coinage Act of 1965 ended silver in circulating coinage, making these coins dual collectibles sought for both variety status and precious metal content. Collectors should inspect the reverse lettering and eagle details under magnification, comparing suspect coins against confirmed examples to distinguish true hub doubling from strike doubling or die deterioration.
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