2001-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

Third in the catalog of doubled die obverses for the 2001-D Kentucky State Quarter, WDDO-003 represents a distinct working die with its own unique doubling characteristics and die markers. Kentucky entered the Union as the fifteenth state on June 1, 1792, and its quarter reverse showcases a thoroughbred racehorse behind a fence beneath "My Old Kentucky Home." At least three doubled die obverses cataloged for this issue reflect the substantial production volume at Denver, where hundreds of millions of quarters were struck annually during the 50 State Quarters program. Each WDDO number identifies a physically unique working die, and the differences between WDDO-001 and WDDO-003 lie in the specific direction, class, and extent of doubling along with individual die markers. John Flanagan's Washington portrait on the shared obverse provided consistent elements where doubling could manifest across all fifty state issues. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID: 2001-D 25c KY WDDO-003. Attribution requires careful comparison against published die marker photographs to distinguish this variety from other Kentucky doubled dies.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2001-D 25¢ KY WDDO-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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