1963-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Cataloged by the Wexler Team as 1963-D 25c WDDR-002 with a CONECA cross-reference of 6-O-V, this Washington Silver Quarter presents a combination variety: the obverse carries its own doubled die designation as WDDO-004 in the Wexler files, with doubling visible on the lower right side of the 6 in the date. An obverse die scratch running ESE (east-southeast) from the top right of the second T in TRUST provides directional die marker attribution. On the reverse, a strong die gouge is documented just below the eagle's inner feathers, positioned north of the arrow feathers — a substantial surface defect in the heraldic eagle area that serves as the primary reverse attribution mark. The CONECA designation 6-O-V (6th variety, obverse, Class V) provides an independent cataloging cross-reference from the Combined Organizations of Numismatic Error Collectors of America, confirming this variety's recognition across multiple attribution services. The combination of WDDO-004 obverse and WDDR-002 reverse on a single die pairing makes this a dual-variety coin — every specimen struck from this die marriage carries both obverse and reverse hub doubling, substantially increasing its appeal to variety collectors who value the efficiency of acquiring two attributable varieties in a single coin. The 1963-D was struck at the Denver Mint in 90% silver at 6.25 grams, representing the penultimate year of silver-composition Washington Quarters before the 1964 final silver year and the 1965 transition to copper-nickel clad. The date doubling on the 6 and the reverse die gouge below the eagle's inner feathers together provide the fastest attribution path: check the date under 7x magnification first, then flip to confirm the reverse gouge.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Feld Cross References: CONECA: 6-O-V
• CONECA: 6-O-V; Wexler Variety ID: 1963-D 25¢ WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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