1971-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-014

Description

Among the subtler doubled die obverse varieties in the 1971-D Kennedy Half Dollar series, DDO-014 displays light spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date. Cross-referenced as UVC-323, DMR-020, and ODV-003, this variety has been documented across three die stages. Stage A represents early die state, identified by a small die gouge in the joint of the L in LIBERTY, with both obverse and reverse showing EDS characteristics. Stages B and C correspond to mid-die-state and late die state conditions, though both remain unconfirmed. Attributed by VarietyVista, DDO-014 can be found in official 1971 Mint Sets. The 1971-D Kennedy Half is notable as the first year of fully clad copper-nickel composition following the discontinuation of 40% silver after 1970. While the light spread requires careful magnification, the combination of multiple affected design elements and well-defined die stage markers makes DDO-014 a reliable attribution for Kennedy Half specialists.

Die Markers

• UVC-323
• DMR-020
• Stage A:
• Small die gouge in joint of the L of LIBERTY – EDS
• Reverse is EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References