1962-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Attributed by the Wexler Team as 1962-D 25-cent WDDR-001 and cross-referenced by CONECA as 1-R-V, this Washington Silver Quarter doubled die reverse is the primary DDR listing for the 1962 Denver Mint issue, exhibiting a counterclockwise spread from a pivot at approximately 8:00 on the clock face. The CCW pivoted spread manifests on USA, EPU (E PLURIBUS UNUM), and QUARTER DOLLAR — the pivot point at 8:00 means design elements opposite the pivot (roughly at 2:00) display the strongest separation while those near 8:00 show minimal offset. Obverse die markers include a die crack running across the base of the bust and the lower queue (ponytail) extending to the one in the date — a prominent feature that spans a significant area of the obverse. Reverse markers show no noted details beyond the doubled elements, directing attribution focus to the specific doubling pattern. The Washington Quarter was designed by John Flanagan in 1932, with the obverse featuring George Washington's profile. The 1962-D was struck at the Denver Mint in 90% silver and 10% copper composition, weighing 6.25 grams at 24.3 mm diameter with a reeded edge — one of the final years before silver was replaced by copper-nickel clad in 1965. As WDDR-001, this variety holds the top position among reversed doubled dies for the date, and the CONECA 1-R-V cross-reference provides an independent confirmation of its status. The pivoted CCW spread creates a distinctive diagnostic pattern: collectors should examine USA and QUARTER DOLLAR first, where the rotational offset from the 8:00 pivot point produces the widest separation, then confirm the complementary spread on E PLURIBUS UNUM. The obverse die crack across the bust and queue provides a rapid screening tool before undertaking the more detailed reverse examination.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Frank Baumann Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-V
• CONECA: 1-R-V; Wexler Variety ID: 1962-D 25¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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