1970-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Second among the cataloged doubled die reverses for the 1970-D Kennedy Half Dollar, WDDR-002 documents an additional instance of hub misalignment during die preparation at the Denver Mint in the final year of 40% silver clad half dollar production. While WDDR-001 established the first known reverse doubling for this date, WDDR-002 confirms that multiple reverse dies received flawed hub impressions during the 1970 production cycle. The 1970-D Kennedy half's limited distribution — excluded from standard mint sets and available only through bag purchases or circulation finds — means fewer examples survive in collectible condition compared to dates that benefited from mint set preservation. Each distinct WDDR number represents a separate die with unique doubling characteristics, requiring careful comparison to differentiate one from another. The silver clad composition ceased after this year, making every 1970-D variety part of the terminal chapter in Kennedy half dollar precious metal coinage. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID 1970-D 50¢ WDDR-002, this variety appeals to collectors pursuing completeness within the silver clad Kennedy DDR census.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1970-D 50¢ WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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