1969-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-010

Description

Among the most comprehensively doubled Kennedy reverses, the 1969-D DDR-010 exhibits medium spread on all letters around the rim, all stars, and upper rays of the heraldic eagle's glory — near-complete reverse doubling affecting virtually every peripheral element. Cataloged by VarietyVista with UVC-457 and DMR-017, this Denver business strike uses RDV-003 paired with ODV-002a, classified as MDO (Medium Date Obverse). The breadth of doubling across all rim letters, stars, and upper rays indicates substantial uniform hub displacement during die manufacture rather than a rotational shift, which would show variable intensity. Stage C represents the confirmed attribution window. As a Denver business strike from 1969, this coin can potentially be found in circulation-sourced rolls, though the doubling's diagnostic value makes attributed examples considerably more desirable. Gasparro's Presidential Seal reverse was in the design's sixth year, struck on copper-nickel clad at 30.6mm at Denver. Inspect all rim letters for medium spread, examine stars and upper rays for consistent doubling, and confirm the Medium Date Obverse (ODV-002a).

Die Markers

• UVC-457
• DMR-017
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse and and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Larry Nienaber
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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