1972 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Distinguished from its Type 1 and Type 3 counterparts by the specific rendering of Earth's geography on the reverse, this WDDR-002 on the 1972 Eisenhower Dollar Type 2 documents hub doubling on what collectors consider the scarcest of the three 1972 reverse varieties. The Type 2 reverse is identified by a stronger, more detailed rendering of the Florida peninsula and Caribbean islands on the Earth globe behind the landing eagle — a design nuance that must be confirmed before doubled die attribution can proceed. Frank Gasparro's Apollo 11-inspired reverse design carries symbolic weight as a celebration of American space exploration, and the large 38.1mm diameter of the Ike Dollar makes doubled design elements more visible than on smaller denominations. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID: 1972 $1 WDDR-002, this variety occupies a specialized collecting niche where Type 2 identification intersects with die variety attribution. The Eisenhower Dollar series (1971-1978) was struck in copper-nickel clad for circulation and in 40% silver for collector editions, with the 1972 Philadelphia business strike produced exclusively in clad composition. Collectors seeking this variety must first separate Type 2 reverses from the more common Type 1 and scarcer Type 3 specimens, adding an additional layer of challenge to the cherry-picking process.

Attribution History

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

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