2009-D 25c District of Columbia VCR#1/DDR#1
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #1

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#1/DDR#1: The variety boasts extremely strong doubling of the ELL of ELLINGTON, some doubling of the piano keys just below and the lower edge of the piano keys and the panel below the keys. All these elements are shifted diagonally to the SE of the normal design with very wide separation.  

Markers:  Obverse - None significant for this die stage. Reverse - None significant for this die stage.

Submitted by:  Lee Maples of Texas April 1, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known , Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: Not Known.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling with some rotation.

2009-P 25c DC VCR#1/DDR#1
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #1

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#2/DDR#2: Shows a strong secondary black key centered between the two normal black keys to the right of Ellington’s left arm in addition to a bit of doubling to the lower left of the E of ELLINGTON.

Markers:  Obverse - . Reverse - 

Submitted by:  Submitted by Charles Cataldo Jr. of Alabama Coin & Silver March 2, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: Not Known.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling and Off Set Hub Doubling

2009-P 25c DC VCR#2/DDR#2
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #2

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#2/DDR#2: Shows doubling restricted to the lower left of the E of ELLINGTON more prominently than on DDR#1.

Markers:  Obverse - . Reverse - . 

Submitted by:  Submitted by Charles Cataldo Jr. of Alabama Coin & Silver March 2, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: Not Known.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling

2009-D 25c DC VCR#3/DDR#3
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #3

These die cracks through the designer/engraver's initials are diagnostic markers of the obverse of this variety in this stage.

These die cracks below the piano bench are diagnostic to the reverse of this variety in this stage.

A depression and die crack below the sheet music in Ellington's hand are also diagnostic to the reverse of this variety in this stage.

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#3/DDR#3: notable doubled die that shows doubling of Duke Ellington’s right sleeve 

Markers:  Obverse - Shown . Reverse - Shown.

Submitted by:  Submitted by Charles Cataldo Jr. of Alabama Coin & Silver March 2, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: DDR-001.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling and Off Set Hub Doubling

2009-P 25c DC VCR#4/DDR#4
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #4

A small die crack from the top of the piano below the L of COLUMBIA is a marker for this stage of the variety.

Numerous die stretches and a die chip show below the word QUARTER

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#4/DDR#4: Shows a strong secondary black key between the two normal black keys to the right of Ellington’s left arm.

Markers:  Obverse - Shown . Reverse - Shown.

Submitted by:  Submitted by Rick LaJoie of NH May 1, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: Not Known.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling and Off Set Hub Doubling

2009-P 25c DC VCR#5/DDR#5
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #5

Numerous die scratches through LIBERTY and other areas of the obverse.  A die chip is in the upper E of LIBERTY.

Numerous diagonal die scratches run from the lower design above and through JUSTICE FOR ALL.

Arrows point to some prominent die scratches/flow lines emanating from the F of FOR.

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#5/DDR#5: Shows doubling of the first and second black keys to the right of Duke Ellington's left arm, doubling of the sleeve of the same arm and light doubling of one of the white keys.

Markers:  Obverse - Shown . Reverse - Shown. 

Submitted by:  Submitted by Rick LaJoie of NH May 1, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: Not Known.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling

2009-D 25c DC VCR#6/DDR#6
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #6

This die cracks through the engraver's initial is a diagnostic marker for the obverse of this variety in this stage.

A long die crack with a depression below is to the right of the A of COLUMBIA while a small die crack found on the right side of the piano for this stage of the die.

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#6/DDR#6: Shows doubling to the lower left of the E  ELLINGTON, a light black piano key between the first and second key to the right of Duke Ellington's left arm and some light doubling of one of the white keys.

Markers:  Obverse - Shown . Reverse - Shown.

Submitted by:  Submitted by Rick LaJoie of NH May 1, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: DDR-001.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling and Off Set Hub Doubling

2009-D 25c DC VCR#7/DDR#7
VCR Doubled Die Reverse #7

This die crack shows below the piano bench  for the reverse of this variety in this stage.

Variety Coin Register Number: VCR#7/DDR#7: Shows doubling to the left of the E  ELLINGTON

Markers:  Obverse - None Significant. Reverse - Shown.

Submitted by:  Submitted by Rick LaJoie of NH May 28, 2009.

Cross References:  CPG: Not Known, CONECA: Not Known, Wexler: Not Known, Crawford: Not Known.

Cause:  Tilted Hub Doubling and Off Set Hub Doubling