1989-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

This 1989-D Washington Quarter is the primary doubled die reverse for the Denver Mint issue, cataloged as DDR-001. The doubling exhibits a light spread visible on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, QUARTER DOLLAR, and the right stem of the olive branch in the heraldic eagle's design. Die marriage DMR-002 in Stage A shows Early Die State characteristics. Attributed by VarietyVista. As the DDR-001 designation indicates, this is the first and most significant doubled die reverse documented for the 1989-D Washington Quarter. The right stem is part of the olive branch held in the eagle's left talon, a design element that frequently shows doubling on Washington Quarter varieties due to its fine detail and position relative to hub alignment. Collectors examining this variety should focus on the lettering and the delicate branch elements under magnification to confirm the spread.

Die Markers

• UVC-1303
• DMR-002
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Michael L. Ellis
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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