1950-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Carrying the Cherrypickers' Guide designation FS-25-1950S-801, this primary doubled die reverse for the 1950 San Francisco Washington Quarter shows doubling on the reverse design elements consistent with hub-to-die misalignment during die manufacturing. Attributed by the Wexler Team with photographs taken by Ken Potter and used with his permission, the Fivaz-Stanton listing confirms this as a significant variety recognized in the mainstream Cherrypickers reference — the standard guide for U.S. coin varieties that merit a premium. The 1950-S was struck in 90% silver during the post-war era, when San Francisco produced business strike quarters for circulation alongside its primary silver coinage duties. John Flanagan's Washington Quarter design had been in production since 1932, and San Francisco's output for 1950 was modest compared to Philadelphia and Denver. The FS-25-1950S-801 designation and Ken Potter's photographic documentation together establish WDDR-001 as the definitive doubled die reverse reference for this date and mint. As a Cherrypickers-listed variety, it is actively sought by collectors who use that guide as their primary reference for valuable die varieties.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Daniel Carr via Ken Potter Cross References: Cherrypickers: FS-25-1950S-801 Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Ken Potter and are being used here with his permission.
• Cherrypickers: FS-25-1950S-801 Comments: The photos of this variety were taken by Ken Potter and are being used here with his permission.; Wexler Variety ID: 1950-S 25¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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