1968-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Pivoting from approximately the 6:00 position, this counter-clockwise Class V hub doubling manifests most visibly on the letters USA within the reverse legend. The spread is generated by a rotational misalignment between hub impressions during die manufacture, creating an arc-shaped displacement pattern that intensifies as the distance from the pivot point increases. On the obverse, a die scratch running south from the tip of Washington's nose serves as the primary attribution marker, while the reverse carries two small die gouges — one resembling a dot on the right side of the D in UNITED, and another near the front of the arrow shafts. These die markers are essential for confirming this specific working die, since numerous doubled die reverses exist for the 1968-D Washington quarter. Cross-referenced as CONECA 2-R-V and cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1968-D 25¢ WDDR-002, this variety emerged during the early clad era when the Denver Mint was producing hundreds of millions of quarters annually, making die identification through secondary markers critical for accurate attribution.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-V
• CONECA: 2-R-V; Wexler Variety ID: 1968-D 25¢ WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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