1968-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-001

Description

Designated as the first doubled die obverse for the 1968-D Kennedy Half Dollar, WDDO-001 documents a hubbing error on a Denver Mint issue from the silver clad era. The 1968-D was struck in 40% silver clad, part of the 1965-1970 run of reduced-silver Kennedy Half Dollars bridging the original 90% silver 1964 issue and the copper-nickel clad coins beginning in 1971. The year 1968 also marked the resumption of proof production at San Francisco after the three-year SMS hiatus, though this Denver business strike is distinct from those proof issues. Gilroy Roberts's obverse portrait was entering its fifth year, and the large 30.6mm half dollar diameter required multiple hubbing impressions that created opportunities for positional shifts. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID: 1968-D 50c WDDO-001. Kennedy Half Dollar doubled dies from the late 1960s silver clad period appeal to collectors who value both the variety's numismatic significance and the coin's intrinsic silver content, combining die variety interest with precious metal appeal.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1968-D 50¢ WDDO-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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