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1971-S Variety WSDO-001

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1971 (S) Half Dollar Doubled Die Obverse error coin
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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

Attribution

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Verified by

Wexler Team

Market Value
N/A
Rarity Index
N/A
Discovery Date
1971
Last Sold
N/A

Description

A strong Class V CCW spread from a pivot at about 10:00 shows on IGWT, the date, LIBERTY, and the upper hair details. Some tripling also visible on IN.Die Markers: Obverse: Short die gouge on the earlobe. Concentric die scratches on the rim below the date and TRUST. Reverse: None noted.Submitted By: Not notedCross References: CONECA: 9-O-V Obverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected. Reverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected. Cross-referenced as CONECA: SD-1-O-II+V Comments: Placed in use partway through 1971 and remained in use through all of 1972.

Attribution History

  • Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: SD-1-O-II+V Comments: Placed in use partway through 1971 and remained in use through all of 1972. It can be found on coins of all three mints.
  • CONECA: SD-1-O-II+V Comments: Placed in use partway through 1971 and remained in use through all of 1972. It can be found on coins of all three mints.; Wexler Variety ID: 1971-S 50¢ Pr WSDO-001
  • Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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Last updated: July 9, 2026

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