1972-S Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

Description

Among the proof silver issues of the Eisenhower Dollar series, this 1972-S variety occupies a distinctive niche as one of six documented doubled die obverses for the date. The Eisenhower Dollar, produced from 1971 through 1978, honored both President Dwight D. Eisenhower and the Apollo 11 moon landing, with Frank Gasparro's obverse portrait paired with a reverse adapted from the mission patch. The 1972-S Proof Silver edition was struck on 40% silver planchets exclusively for collectors, distinguishing it from the copper-nickel clad business strikes. Doubled die obverse varieties occur when misalignment during the die hubbing process creates visible doubling on the obverse design elements. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 1972-S $1 Pr WDDO-006, this proof silver Ike Dollar variety rewards careful examination under magnification. Collectors of Eisenhower Dollar varieties have documented an extensive catalog of die errors across the series, reflecting both the large physical size of the dies and the production demands of the 1970s.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1972-S $1 Pr WDDO-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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