1957 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

Description

Carrying the Cherrypickers designation FS-801, DDR-004 on the 1957 Proof Franklin Half Dollar stands among the more widely recognized varieties in the series. Medium spread and extra thickness affect E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, the eagle's tail feathers, and HALF DOLLAR — a breadth of coverage spanning both major legends and a central design element. The involvement of the eagle's tail feathers is particularly diagnostic, as the feather barbs amplify even moderate displacement into a visually distinctive doubling effect. Cataloged as UVC-114 with DMR-007, the variety has been documented at Stage B in mid-die state on both the obverse and reverse, with early and late die states remaining unconfirmed. The 1957 Proof Franklin Half Dollar was struck at Philadelphia in 90% silver during the height of the proof set collecting boom of the late 1950s. John R. Sinnock's Liberty Bell reverse, with its prominent lettering and detailed eagle perched atop the bell, provides a design rich in elements susceptible to doubled die effects. The FS-801 listing ensures this variety appears in the standard Cherrypickers reference. Attributed by VarietyVista.

Die Markers

• UVC-114
• DMR-007
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Miller
• FS-801
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References