1972 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Applied to the 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 1 reverse, WDDR-002 documents hub doubling on the large-format dollar coin that was introduced in 1971 as the first new dollar denomination since the Peace Dollar series ended in 1935. The Type 1 reverse of the 1972 Eisenhower Dollar features the eagle landing on the moon with Earth in the background — a design by Frank Gasparro inspired by the Apollo 11 mission patch. Doubled die reverses on Eisenhower Dollars can be particularly dramatic due to the coin's 38.1mm diameter, which magnifies design elements and makes even minor hub doubling more visible to the unaided eye compared to smaller denominations. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID: 1972 $1 WDDR-002, this variety is part of the broader Eisenhower Dollar die variety catalog that has attracted dedicated specialists since the series' inception. The 1972 Philadelphia Mint Eisenhower Dollar was struck in the copper-nickel clad composition for circulation, with a mintage of approximately 75.9 million Type 1 pieces. Three distinct reverse types were used for 1972 Eisenhower Dollars — distinguished by differences in the Earth's surface details and the islands visible in the Caribbean — making the Type 1 designation essential for accurate attribution. Variety collectors pursuing Ike Dollar DDRs must first confirm the reverse type before proceeding with doubled die attribution.

Attribution History

• Wexler Variety ID: 1972 $1 WDDR-002
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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