1969-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-006

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team as the sixth doubled die reverse identified for the 1969-D Kennedy Half Dollar, WDDR-006 belongs to the silver clad era when Kennedy halves contained 40% silver — a composition used only from 1965 through 1970. Doubled die reverse varieties occur when the hub impresses the die at a slightly different angle or position during a secondary strike, leaving overlapping design elements on the reverse that transfer to every coin struck from that die. The Denver Mint's 1969 production generated a remarkable concentration of DDR varieties, with at least six cataloged reverses documenting multiple instances of hub misalignment across different die pairs. This depth of variety research reflects the intensive scrutiny Kennedy halves receive from specialists, particularly the silver clad issues that circulated briefly before being pulled from commerce for their precious metal content. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1969-D 50¢ WDDR-006, this variety rewards careful reverse examination under magnification to distinguish its doubling signature from the other cataloged DDRs sharing this date and mint mark.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1969-D 50¢ WDDR-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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