What defines the 25c 1942-D doubled die obverse?

DoubleEagle59

I have a very high grade 1942-D Washington quarter that has a distinct 'doubling' around the entire profile of Washington. However, I see no sign of doubling of Liberty, the motto and the date. Does this qualify as the doubled die obverse?

koynekwest

From your description, it's doubtful if it qualifies as a doubled die of any kind. Some of the more minor dies are slightly doubled on the motto. If you were to have 1-O-I-the BIG one-you'd know it. The letters of LIBERTY are nearly twice as wide as on a normal coin and show extensive notching. The motto is impressive, too.

UTTM07

Here's a photo of mine:



There should be doubling in all the lettering on the DDO. You can see the notching most clearly in the E.

ahooka454

now thats a nice circ. ddo. i like the clear seperation in the e. if the profile and nothing else is doubled its more than likely strike doubling.

DoubleEagle59

Thanks everyone for your help.

I kind of knew I was dreaming that mine was the true 'doubled die' obverse.

From your info, I would assume the major tell tale sign is the extreme strong doubling of "Liberty' (evident as very wide letters) .