1972-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Second doubled die reverse in the Wexler catalog for the 1972-S proof silver Eisenhower Dollar, WDDR-002 records a distinct hub displacement event separate from the WDDR-001 that opened this date's reverse variety census. Where WDDR-001 established that proof silver Ike Dollar dies experienced reverse hub misalignment, WDDR-002 confirms that the phenomenon was not an isolated incident — at least two different reverse dies received imperfect hub impressions during the 1972-S proof production run at San Francisco. The Eisenhower Dollar's reverse, adapted from the Apollo 11 mission patch, depicts an eagle descending toward the lunar surface with an olive branch in its talons and Earth in the background — detailed imagery whose fine relief elements can register hub displacement as secondary impressions. The 40% silver proof composition and mirror-finish surfaces enhance the visibility of any doubling present. Cataloged as Wexler Variety ID 1972-S $1 Pr WDDR-002 and attributed by the Wexler Team, this variety expands the documented scope of reverse hub doubling on a date already renowned for its obverse doubled die business strike varieties.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1972-S $1 Pr WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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