1964 Proof Washington Quarter - Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

What makes this die particularly noteworthy is that its reverse is itself a minor doubled die, separately listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1964 25¢ Pr WDDR-001, showing a close spread towards the rim on STATES OF AMERICA. A die carrying doubling on both sides represents a relatively uncommon occurrence where hub misalignment affected both the obverse and reverse working dies paired together. The 1964 date is the final year of 90% silver quarter production, as the Coinage Act of 1965 transitioned quarters to copper-nickel clad composition. Cataloged by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID: 1964 25¢ Pr WDDO-001, this proof-only variety would have been struck at the Philadelphia Mint using specially prepared polished dies on mirror-finish planchets, a controlled production environment where die quality was closely monitored.

Cross References

• Wexler Variety ID: 1964 25¢ Pr WDDO-001

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