2009 (P) Northern Mariana Islands Satin Finish Quarter - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-003

Description

A doubled die reverse cataloged for the 2009 Philadelphia Northern Mariana Islands quarter, WDDR-003 was attributed by the Wexler Team and represents a distinct die pair from the WDDR-002 variety also documented for this issue. The Northern Mariana Islands reverse showcases a latte stone, a Carolinian canoe, two fairy terns and a mwar (head lei), each rendered with detailed linework that makes them receptive to showing doubled die effects. Because the DC and US Territories program produced only six designs in its single year of issue, variety collectors had a narrower window to identify doubled dies compared to the annual five-design state quarter series that preceded it. Die markers specific to the WDDR-003 die pair distinguish it from other Northern Mariana Islands doubled die reverses and confirm the attribution. Collectors should compare die markers carefully when examining multiple NMI quarter varieties, as the subtle differences between WDDR-002 and WDDR-003 require attention to the specific diagnostic points cataloged for each die. Philadelphia production of this final territories issue provides the variety population for both attributions.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2009-P 25¢ SF MP WDDR-003

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