1936-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

Third documented doubled die obverse for the 1936 Denver Mint Walking Liberty Half Dollar, WDDO-003 was produced when hub misalignment during die preparation created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. The Walking Liberty Half Dollar, designed by Adolph A. Weinman and struck from 1916 through 1947, is widely considered one of the most beautiful coin designs in American numismatic history, and die varieties on this series attract collectors who appreciate both artistic merit and production anomalies. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 1936-D 50¢ WDDO-003, this variety carries no additional cross-references in other major catalog systems. The 1936-D was produced during the Depression era when half dollar mintage remained modest compared to wartime levels, and die varieties from lower-mintage dates can be proportionally scarcer even when multiple varieties exist. Three doubled die obverses for the 1936-D indicates meaningful research activity on this date, where Weinman's detailed Liberty figure provides multiple design elements where hub misalignment can produce identifiable doubling.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1936-D 50¢ WDDO-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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