1950-D/S quarter

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Speedy, Dec 29, 2004.

  1. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    Hey Guys and Gals

    How can you tell a 1950-D/S quarter from a 1950-D??
    I've seen some other D/S and sometimes it hard to tell and sometimes easy..which one is this ;) :D

    I got a NICE 1950-D quarter and something about the mint mark makes me feel like it might be a D/S--sorry I can't get a photo.

    To me it seems that the top line of the S is right above the top of the D...then at the side of the D there is some other lines that might be part of the S.

    I tried looking for a photo on the internet but couldn't find one...so if y'all have a good photo or know of someway of telling me how I can tell the D and the D/S apart please tell me :rolleyes: ;) :D

    Thanks alot.

    Speedy
     
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  3. dollarcrazy

    dollarcrazy New Member

    Speedy, you may have a double die reverse or a D over S.
    The DDR is easiest to see doubling of the eagle`s talons.
    The D over S shows mostly at the top and left and the interior of the D.
    The right side of the D looks more like the D was re-cut.
    Sorry I don`t have a picture but the Breen Encyclopedia shows a close-up.
    If you use enough magnification you should be able to determine which of these you may have.
     
  4. Speedy

    Speedy Researching Coins Supporter

    dollarcrazy
    I looked at the talon and its not doubled as far as I can tell.
    I think I have a nice MS D/S!!!
    Where I think I see something is on the top and left--
    I think I could say it looks recut--
    As for the interior I can see what looks to be a doubling of the bottom of the D with 10X--with a microscope at 50x it's too big and I can't see much.
    I'll try to see what Breen says as soon as I can get to the library.

    Thanks for the info.

    Speedy
     
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