1946 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Assigned CONECA classification 3-O-II+VI, the 1946 Washington quarter WDDR-002 exhibits a combined Class II and Class VI hub doubling on the reverse. This dual-class attribution indicates that the die experienced both distorted hub doubling and distended hub doubling during the hubbing process, an unusual combination that distinguishes this variety from more common single-class doubled dies. The Wexler Team cataloged this die under the designation 1946 25¢ WDDR-002, and the CONECA cross-reference confirms independent verification by that organization's attribution specialists. Washington silver quarters from 1946 represent the first full post-war production year, when the Philadelphia and Denver mints resumed large-scale coinage operations after wartime restrictions ended. The 1946 Philadelphia issue saw a mintage of 53.4 million pieces, struck in the standard 90% silver, 10% copper composition that would continue until 1964. Collectors hunting this variety should focus their examination on the reverse legends and design elements where the combined Class II and VI spread manifests, using a 7x to 10x loupe for initial identification. The doubling may appear as separation or extra thickness on the lettering of UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and E PLURIBUS UNUM, with the distended hub component adding a subtle dimensional quality distinct from straightforward rotational doubling. Well-struck examples with clear doubling and original surfaces represent desirable additions to a specialized Washington quarter variety collection.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Jim Lafferty Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-II+VI
• CONECA: 3-O-II+VI; Wexler Variety ID: 1946 25¢ WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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