1973-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Designated as the primary doubled die obverse for the 1973-S Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar, DDO-001 shows medium spread on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date with light doubling on the TY of LIBERTY — a hierarchy of doubling intensity that indicates varying distances from the pivot or shift axis of the misaligned hub impression. Die markers include UVC-050 and DMR-004, with Stage A confirmed in early die state for both obverse and reverse, while Stages B (MDS) and C (LDS) remain unconfirmed. The EDS confirmation is significant for a proof issue, as early die state proof coins typically exhibit the sharpest doubling before any die polishing or wear softens the secondary images. As DDO-001, this is the premier doubled die obverse for the date — the most significant or most prominently doubled variety, earning the first catalog position. The 1973-S Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar was struck in 40% silver (the same composition as 1965-1970 Kennedy Half Dollars) and sold in blue-packaged proof sets by the San Francisco Mint. Frank Gasparro's Eisenhower obverse and the Apollo 11 reverse made the Eisenhower Dollar the largest circulating denomination of its era at 38.1mm. Cataloged by VarietyVista. Examine IN GOD WE TRUST and the date for medium spread, with lighter doubling on the TY of LIBERTY.

Die Markers

• UVC-050
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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