1939-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Extremely close clockwise spread from a pivot point at approximately 2:00 characterizes WDDO-001 on the 1939 Denver Mint Washington Quarter. Struck in 90% silver, this variety shows hub displacement on IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, and the bottom of the ribbon beneath Washington's queue. The pivot point at 2:00 means design elements further from this axis exhibit greater displacement, with the motto, date, and ribbon positioned at sufficient distance to display visible separation. The ribbon, a curved element beneath the gathered ponytail, shows the rotational spread as a subtle secondary contour following its arc. Photographed by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files, this variety is cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1939-D 25¢ WDDO-001. The 1939 Denver Mint Washington Quarter belongs to the early production years of John Flanagan's design, debuting in 1932 to honor the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. The extremely close spread requires careful examination, as the tight displacement on this pre-war silver quarter demands attention to subtle separation on the affected elements.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.
• None known Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Billy G. Crawford for the Wexler Files.; Wexler Variety ID: 1939-D 25¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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