1971 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Holding the distinction of being the very first doubled die reverse cataloged for the Eisenhower Dollar series, this 1971 DDR-001 displays medium spread across all letters and stars around the rim. The comprehensive doubling — affecting every peripheral inscription and star — indicates a substantial hub misalignment displacing the secondary impression uniformly around the circumference. Stage A at early die state is unconfirmed. Stage B records both sides in mid-die state, where most documented specimens originate. Stage C at late die state is unconfirmed. The 1971 Eisenhower Dollar was the first year of the series, honoring President Eisenhower and featuring Frank Gasparro's Apollo 11 eagle-landing reverse. Philadelphia business strikes were copper-nickel clad, while 40% silver collector versions were struck at San Francisco. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-003 and DMR-003, DDR-001's position as the inaugural DDR for the Ike series gives it foundational significance for Eisenhower Dollar variety collectors.

Die Markers

• UVC-003
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ed Raser
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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