1956 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Silver proof Washington Quarters combine precious metal content with enhanced surface quality that makes die varieties visually dramatic, and WDDR-001 of the 1956 Proof exhibits an extremely close spread towards the center on both branch ends, some letters of QUARTER DOLLAR, and the bottom of R in AMERICA. The close spread requires careful magnification, as the doubled impressions lie very near the primary design elements. A die gouge appearing as a small dot on the lower I in AMERICA provides a distinctive reverse marker aiding confirmation. Attributed by the Wexler Team as Wexler 1956 25c Pr WDDR-001, with no other known cross-references, this variety holds the premier position in the proof DDR census for the date. The 1956 Proof Washington Quarter was struck in 90% silver and 10% copper exclusively for annual proof sets. The proof preparation process creates reflective surfaces against which even extremely close doubling becomes detectable. This silver proof quarter documents hub doubling on Flanagan's classic design at its finest surface quality.

Attribution History

• Discovered by John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 1956 25¢ Pr WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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