1956 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Tripling — not merely doubling — on IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, designer John Flanagan's initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and BERTY of LIBERTY elevates WDDO-001 to the primary doubled die obverse designation for the 1956 Proof Washington Silver Quarter. The triple hub impression, classified by CONECA as 1-O-II, indicates the die received at least three misaligned impressions during manufacture, producing two sets of secondary images that compound the visual effect beyond what standard doubling delivers. Obverse die markers include short vertical die scratches running through the bow in the ribbon, providing a confirmatory attribution point distinct from the hub tripling. The reverse carries a small die gouge dot on the lower right wing tip. Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-O-II, Cherrypickers' FS designation implied by the "Pr" notation, and Wexler Variety ID 1956 25c Pr WDDO-001, this proof-only variety from the Philadelphia Mint's 669,384 proof sets produced that year rewards examination under magnification where the three overlapping impressions on IGWT create a stepped effect visible on each letter. The Wexler Team attributed this variety, which stands as the most significant doubled die obverse in the 1956 proof Washington quarter catalog.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joan Wagnon Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-II
• CONECA: 1-O-II; Wexler Variety ID: 1956 25¢ Pr WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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