2004 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-014

Description

Distinct from the famous "extra leaf" varieties that made national headlines in 2004, this Philadelphia Mint Wisconsin State Quarter WDDR-014 was attributed by the Wexler Team and features a doubled left nostril on the cow. While the extra leaf high and extra leaf low varieties captured widespread public attention, WDDR-014 represents true hub doubling that produced a second impression of the cow's nostril during die manufacture. Die gouges near WISCONSIN and the date 1848 serve as additional attribution markers. The Wisconsin State Quarter reverse, designed by Alfred Maletsky, depicts a cow's head, a round of cheese, and an ear of corn — agricultural symbols representing the state's dairy and farming heritage. Die markers documented for this die marriage help collectors confirm the specific die pair. The 2004 Wisconsin Quarter's fame for extra leaf varieties has driven collectors to examine the entire issue more carefully, occasionally yielding discoveries of other varieties like this cow nostril doubled die that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Tanaka Davis Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2004-P 25¢ WI WDDR-014
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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