1961 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Among the strongest doubled die reverses in the entire Franklin Half Dollar series, the 1961 Proof WDDR-001 displays an extremely strong Class I counterclockwise spread on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, HALF DOLLAR, and the outer elements of the Liberty Bell — especially pronounced on its left side. Class I doubling results from a rotated hub impression, and the CCW direction means the secondary image is displaced counterclockwise from the primary, creating dramatic separation on the legend text and the bell's contour. The extremely strong classification places this variety at the top of the spread-intensity scale, making it one of the most visually striking proof half dollar doubled dies of the era. No obverse or reverse die markers have been noted, meaning attribution relies entirely on the doubling characteristics. The variety carries extensive cross-references: CONECA 3-R-I, Cherrypickers FS-50-1961-801 (013), Flynn DDR-003, and Wexler Variety ID 1961 50-cent Proof WDDR-001. This depth of catalog coverage across four major attribution services underscores the variety's importance to Franklin Half Dollar specialists and doubled die collectors alike.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Kevin Flynn Cross References: CONECA: 3-R-I, Cherrypickers: FS-50-1961-801 (013), Flynn: DDR-003
• CONECA: 3-R-I, Cherrypickers: FS-50-1961-801 (013), Flynn: DDR-003; Wexler Variety ID: 1961 50¢ Pr WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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