1942 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Bearing the WDDO-002 designation, this 1942 doubled die obverse was struck on the Walking Liberty half dollar, Adolph Weinman's acclaimed design that graced the denomination from 1916 through 1947. The variety resulted from a misalignment during the die hubbing process that created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. Walking Liberty half dollars are celebrated for their artistic composition featuring Liberty striding toward the sunrise, and the flowing drapery and fine lettering provide ample surfaces where hub displacement becomes detectable. Produced during World War II when the Mint was balancing coinage production with wartime demands, the 1942 issue was struck in the standard .900 fine silver composition that would continue through the end of the series. Cataloged under the Wexler designation 1942 WDDO-002, this variety invites collectors to examine the obverse lettering and design elements carefully under magnification for evidence of the doubled hub impression. The Walking Liberty half dollar series has a devoted following among variety specialists, and documented doubled dies from wartime production years carry both numismatic and historical significance.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Ron Pope Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1942 50¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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