1922 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004

Description

Fourth in the Wexler sequence of doubled die reverses for the 1922 Peace Dollar, WDDR-004 originated from a different working die than WDDR-002 and carries its own unique doubling characteristics. Cataloged as 1922 $1 WDDR-004, this variety emerged from the massive 1922 Philadelphia production run that consumed hundreds of reverse dies over the year. Each DDR in the Wexler catalog represents an individual working die that received a misaligned secondary hubbing impression, and the specific geometry of that misalignment — the direction and magnitude of spread — distinguishes one DDR from another. Where WDDR-002 documents one die's doubling pattern, WDDR-004 preserves evidence of a separate hubbing event with different displacement angles and affected design areas. Antonio de Francisci's reverse features PEACE prominently below the eagle, along with E PLURIBUS UNUM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, and ONE DOLLAR — all potential locations where doubling may be detected under magnification. No cross-references to other cataloging systems exist for this variety, and the Wexler designation remains the primary attribution pathway.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1922 $1 WDDR-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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