1961 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-005

Description

Produced at Philadelphia as a proof striking, this 1961 Washington Quarter carries WDDO-005 designation for its southward spread on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date. The Wexler Team attributed it under Wexler Variety ID 1961 25¢ Pr WDDO-005, noting that while the obverse lacks significant die markers, the paired reverse die is itself a doubled die cataloged as 1961 25¢ Pr WDDR-003. That companion reverse shows a very close spread toward the center on branch ends and lower serifs of QUARTER DOLLAR, along with a die gouge to the left of the upper A in QUARTER. The pairing of two doubled dies within a single die marriage makes this especially noteworthy, as both sides exhibit attributable hub doubling from separate die-sinking events. The southward directionality on obverse inscriptions provides a clear diagnostic, while the dual doubled die nature elevates this variety's significance within the 1961 proof quarter roster. Collectors should examine both sides carefully to confirm the complete die marriage.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1961 25¢ Pr WDDO-005
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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