1965 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

Fourth doubled die obverse cataloged for the 1965 Kennedy Half Dollar, attributed by VarietyVista as UVC-066 with die marker reference DMR-006. This Special Mint Set issue is a combination die pair — the obverse DDO-004 was paired with a reverse identified as DDR-001, meaning both sides of coins from this die marriage exhibit hub doubling. Three die stages: Stage A in Early Die State, Stage B in Mid Die State, and Stage C in Late Die State. Cross-referenced as FS-801 in the Cherry Pickers' Guide. The 40% silver clad composition introduced in 1965 replaced the 90% silver standard of prior years. Combination varieties where both obverse and reverse show genuine hub doubling are uncommon — most doubled dies affect only one side, making the DDO-004/DDR-001 pairing a noteworthy find for Kennedy Half specialists. The FS-801 listing ensures broad collector awareness and supports consistent attribution across dealer inventories.

Die Markers

• UVC-066
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• Obverse is EDS
• Reverse is LISTED as DDR-001 – EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• FS-801
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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