1951-S Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001
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Description
Holding the lead position among Wexler Team doubled die reverses for the 1951-S Franklin Half Dollar, WDDR-001 is cross-referenced as Crawford CDDR-001, confirming independent verification in the specialized Franklin Half Dollar reference. A significant cataloging note accompanies this entry: the original WDDR-002 and WDDR-003 were deleted after being identified as specimens of WDDR-001, consolidating what were initially thought to be three separate varieties into one. This consolidation reduced the 1951-S DDR count but strengthened documentation by recognizing that apparent differences between specimens reflected die state variation rather than distinct die pairs. The Crawford cross-reference places this in a dedicated Franklin Half Dollar catalog alongside the Wexler system, providing dual-source attribution. San Francisco struck Franklin Half Dollars in 90% silver from 1948 through 1963, and the 1951-S represents an early-series issue. The primary DDR designation and subsequent consolidation of other entries into it establish WDDR-001 as the definitive doubled die reverse for this San Francisco issue. Doubling shows as strong notches on the letters of EPU and a strong spread to the east on the eagle. Die Markers: Obverse: Several die scratches run from SSW to NNE to the right of the lips and chin. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found above the center of the M in UNUM. A short die scratch runs NNW from the top left of the 2nd U in PLURIBUS. A die scratch runs SSE from the bottom left of the bell holder. A die scratch arcs from WSW to ENE through the upper S mint mark.
Attribution History
- Discovered by Tony Russo Cross References: Crawford: CDDR-001 Comments: The original WDDR-002 and WDDR-003 were both deleted as they were actually specimens of WDDR-001.
- Crawford: CDDR-001 Comments: The original WDDR-002 and WDDR-003 were both deleted as they were actually specimens of WDDR-001.; Wexler Variety ID: 1951-S 50¢ WDDR-001
- Expert attribution by Wexler Team
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