1950-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Extensively cross-referenced across four major attribution systems, the 1950 Denver Mint Washington Quarter WDDR-001 is the primary doubled die reverse for this date. Struck in 90% silver, this variety shows strong doubling on the eagle's talons, where the secondary hub impression produced visible separation on the claws gripping the olive branch and arrows. Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-R-IV (the first reverse doubled die of Class IV type), Cherrypickers FS-25-1950D-801 (020), and Breen #4353, this variety holds guide-book status in multiple standard references. The Breen catalog number provides an additional historical attribution from Walter Breen's comprehensive encyclopedia, while the Cherrypickers FS listing confirms its accessibility to collectors using that popular variety guide. Class IV offset hub doubling produces a uniform directional displacement across the die. The eagle's talons, with their sharp curved forms, display hub doubling with particular clarity. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1950-D 25¢ WDDR-001, the convergence of four attribution systems underscores this variety's prominence.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Jim Lafferty Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1950D-801 (020), Breen: #4353
• CONECA: 1-R-IV, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1950D-801 (020), Breen: #4353; Wexler Variety ID: 1950-D 25¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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