1970-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-002

Description

Struck in the final year of the Kennedy half dollar's 40% silver clad proof composition, the 1970-S WDDO-002 is the second cataloged doubled die obverse for this date and mint. The 1970-S proof half holds a special place in the Kennedy series as the last silver-bearing proof half produced before the transition to copper-nickel clad in 1971, sold only in proof sets rather than released into circulation. This scarcity of the base coin elevates interest in any die variety found on the issue. The WDDO-002 designation distinguishes this die from the WDDO-003 and other doubled dies for the same date, as each represents a unique working die with its own doubling characteristics. Cataloged under the Wexler designation 1970-S 50¢ Pr WDDO-002, this variety rewards patient searching through 1970-S proof sets, where the mirrored fields of proof striking can make even subtle doubling more apparent. Collectors value the 1970-S proof Kennedy half for both its terminal silver clad status and its limited distribution through proof sets alone, factors that constrain the available population for variety hunters.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1970-S 50¢ Pr WDDO-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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