1971-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

Description

Sixth in the doubled die obverse sequence for the 1971 Denver Kennedy Half Dollar, WDDO-006 documents another hub alignment anomaly from this prolific date and mint combination. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 1971-D 50-cent WDDO-006, the variety stands alongside WDDO-005 and WDDO-007 as part of a consecutive run of Denver doubled obverse dies documented for this year. The 1971-D Half Dollar was produced in large quantities — the first year of full clad composition for the denomination — and the high production volume naturally increased the number of working dies required, proportionally raising the likelihood that hub alignment errors would occur across the die population. Each WDDO designation in this sequence represents a distinct die with its own unique combination of doubling characteristics and die markers, requiring individual attribution even when the date and mint are shared. Variety specialists distinguish between these consecutive listings through careful comparison of doubling strength, affected design elements, and die-specific markers under magnification.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1971-D 50¢ WDDO-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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