1972 (S) Proof Washington Quarter - Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Medium extra thickness on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date distinguishes DDO-002 on the 1972-S Washington clad proof quarter from its lighter-class companion DDO-001. The step up from light to medium classification indicates a more pronounced hub misalignment during die manufacture, producing noticeably bolder design elements compared to standard proof strikes. Reported by Timothy Wissert, DDO-002 represents the second obverse doubled die documented for this proof-only issue. The medium extra thickness is most readily apparent on the motto IN GOD WE TRUST, where the letters display a perceptibly heavier weight than normal — an effect that can sometimes be mistaken for a particularly well-struck proof rather than a genuine die variety. Careful comparison against a confirmed undoubled 1972-S proof quarter under uniform magnification reveals the consistent added thickness across multiple design elements that characterizes a true hub doubling event rather than mere strike pressure variation.

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