1971-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-012

Description

Cataloged as the twelfth doubled die obverse for the 1971-S Proof Silver Eisenhower Dollar, WDDO-012 belongs to a prolific die variety sequence for this historic issue. The 1971-S was the inaugural year of the Eisenhower Dollar series, struck in 40% silver exclusively at the San Francisco Mint for collector sets. Chief Engraver Frank Gasparro's obverse portrait of President Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 inspired reverse depicting an eagle landing on the lunar surface made these coins popular with collectors. The existence of at least eighteen cataloged doubled die obverses for this single date and mint speaks to the volume of working dies produced and the hubbing complexities inherent in large-diameter dollar coinage. Each WDDO number represents a distinct die identified through careful examination of doubling characteristics, die markers, and stage progression. This variety is cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID: 1971-S $1 Pr WDDO-012. Collectors pursuing the full range of 1971-S Ike doubled dies face a significant challenge given the number of recognized varieties and the specialist knowledge required to distinguish one from another.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1971-S $1 Pr WDDO-012
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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