1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

Completing the trio of doubled die obverse varieties that the Wexler Team has documented for the 1972-S Silver Eisenhower Dollar, WDDO-004 joins WDDO-001 and WDDO-002 as the third distinct die pair showing obverse doubling on this 40% silver clad issue. The Eisenhower Dollar series was produced from 1971 through 1978, and the silver San Francisco versions were struck exclusively for collectors in both uncirculated and proof formats, ensuring that many survivors exhibit strong detail preservation. Each of the three 1972-S DDO varieties resulted from a separate hub misalignment event during die preparation, producing its own characteristic spread on Frank Gasparro's Eisenhower portrait and surrounding legends. Correct attribution requires comparison of the specific doubling direction, magnitude, and affected design elements against diagnostic criteria for all three known varieties. The existence of three DDO die pairs for a single date and mint reflects the volume of dies needed to fulfill collector demand. Collectors should examine obverse inscriptions and portrait details under magnification to identify their specimen's die pair.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1972-S $1 40% WDDO-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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