2008 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-007

Description

Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-0487 with die marker reference DMR-011, this 2008 New Mexico State Quarter exhibits a strong spread to the northwest manifesting as an extra lower vertical bar to the lower right loop of the Zia Pueblo sun symbol — the central design element of New Mexico's state flag and the quarter's reverse. This is a Satin Finish variety found in 2008 Uncirculated Mint Sets. Three die stages documented: Stage A with reverse and obverse in Early Die State, Stage B in Mid Die State (unconfirmed), and Stage C in Late Die State (unconfirmed). The Zia sun symbol's geometric precision makes even minor doubling visually apparent, as the extra vertical bar creates an obvious asymmetry in the otherwise balanced radiating design. Philadelphia Mint, copper-nickel clad composition. Satin Finish coins from 2005-2010 Mint Sets carry a distinctive matte-like surface texture that differs from standard business-strike luster, and doubled die varieties on these limited-distribution coins appeal to collectors who value the intersection of die anomaly and special strike format. The strong northwest spread direction is confirmed by the position of the extra bar relative to the primary design.

Die Markers

• UVC-0487
• DMR-011
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by James Wiles
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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