1969-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Cataloged as the second doubled die obverse for the 1969-S proof Kennedy half dollar, the WDDO-002 documents a separate hub misalignment event from the WDDO-001 on the same date and mint. Each Wexler-numbered variety represents a unique working die that received its own misaligned hub impression, meaning the doubling pattern on the WDDO-002 differs from the WDDO-001. The 1969-S proof Kennedy half was struck in 40% silver clad at the San Francisco Mint, the final full year before the silver content reduction for the 1970-S issue and elimination for regular proof production starting in 1971. Roberts's portrait of Kennedy provides fine hair detail, facial contours, and the inscriptions LIBERTY and IN GOD WE TRUST as surfaces where doubled hub impressions leave visible secondary images. Attributed by the Wexler team and cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1969-S 50¢ Pr WDDO-002, this variety extends the catalog of known hub doubling events for the silver clad proof Kennedy series. Collectors examining 1969-S proof halves should inspect both portrait details and surrounding legends, as different doubled dies concentrate their spread on different elements.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1969-S 50¢ Pr WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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