1960 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014

Description

A proof combination variety struck in 90% silver, this Franklin Half Dollar WDDR-014 pairs its reverse doubling with an obverse doubled die cataloged as WDDO-015 in the Wexler Doubled Die Files. The obverse shows a close spread towards the center on the BERTY of LIBERTY, with a short die gouge protruding from the rim just right of the R in LIBERTY. Reverse markers include a short vertical die gouge inside the upper E in AMERICA and another between the upper R and I in AMERICA. Collectors should exercise caution: strong mechanical doubling on the right side of the reverse letters can mimic doubled die doubling. The genuine doubled die doubling appears on the left side of the letters in E PLURIBUS UNUM, distinguishing it from the mechanical artifact on the right. This diagnostic distinction is critical for accurate attribution, as confusing the two can lead to misidentification on proof coins where both phenomena may be present.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar Cross References: None known Values: Strong mechanical doubling shows on the right side of the reverse letters. Be careful and do not confuse this with the doubled die doubling on the left side of the letters in EPU.
• None known Values: Strong mechanical doubling shows on the right side of the reverse letters. Be careful and do not confuse this with the doubled die doubling on the left side of the letters in EPU.; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 50¢ Pr WDDR-014
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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