1941-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

The 1941-S Washington Quarter WDDR-001 is notable for sharing its obverse die with a doubled die reverse listed separately as WDDO-001, which exhibits a very close counterclockwise spread on the ERTY of LIBERTY. This die marriage — pairing a doubled obverse with a doubled reverse — makes specimens from this die pair doubly interesting to variety collectors. The reverse doubling characteristics that define WDDR-001 are documented through die markers rather than a detailed spread description in the current catalog record. Obverse diagnostics include a short die gouge protruding from the left side of the R in LIBERTY, while the reverse carries a die crack running down the eagle's right wing to the Q in QUARTER. The 1941-S was struck at the San Francisco Mint during the final full year before America's entry into World War II, a period when quarter production was robust to support wartime commerce. Washington Quarters of this era were struck in 90% silver and carry John Flanagan's portrait of George Washington, with the distinctive queue — the tied ponytail at the back of Washington's head — serving as a key design feature. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1941-S 25-cent WDDR-001.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1941-S 25¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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