1964 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-018

Description

Eighteenth doubled die obverse documented for the 1964 Proof Kennedy Half Dollar, WDDO-018 continues expanding a catalog that already ranks among the most populated DDO sequences for any proof coin in U.S. numismatics. Philadelphia's 1964 proof set production of approximately 3.95 million sets required multiple obverse die pairs throughout the production run, and each die-sinking session carried the potential for hub misalignment. Gilroy Roberts' portrait of President Kennedy appears with the heightened definition characteristic of proof striking, where the mirrored fields and sculptural devices create visual contrast that can either reveal or obscure doubling depending on the examination angle. Eighteen DDO dies from a single proof issue underscores both the design's complexity and the production volume involved. No specific die markers have been cataloged for WDDO-018. Cross-referenced under the Wexler system as 1964 50¢ Pr WDDO-018. Proof Kennedy DDOs from 1964 occupy a unique market niche, appealing simultaneously to Kennedy collectors, proof set specialists, and variety enthusiasts. Attributed by the Wexler Team.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1964 50¢ Pr WDDO-018
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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