1964-D Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Second in the numbered sequence of 1964-D Kennedy Half Dollar doubled die obverses, WDDO-002 was among the earliest documented DDOs for this blockbuster issue. Early catalog numbers often represent the most prominent or most frequently encountered varieties, as they tend to be discovered first through a combination of visibility and submission volume. Denver's 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar output surpassed 156 million pieces in 90% silver, making it among the highest-mintage silver coins of the twentieth century. Gilroy Roberts' obverse portrait, adopted after President Kennedy's assassination in November 1963, was rushed into production for a January 1964 release, and the compressed timeline may have contributed to reduced scrutiny of individual die quality. The fine hair texture, strong jawline, collar detail, and inscription placement on the obverse all offer diagnostic zones for detecting hub misalignment. No specific die markers have been cataloged. Wexler Variety ID: 1964-D 50¢ WDDO-002 provides the primary cross-reference, with no competing attributions from other systems. Attributed by the Wexler Team.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1964-D 50¢ WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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