2006 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-003

Description

Third in the Wexler sequence for Philadelphia-struck 2006 Nebraska quarters, WDDO-003 is cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2006-P 25¢ NE WDDO-003. The existence of at least three distinct doubled die obverses for a single State Quarter date and mint reflects mass production realities, where dozens of working dies were needed for each state's allocation and each die creation carried the possibility of misalignment. Nebraska's quarter honored Chimney Rock, whose distinctive spire appeared in the journals of explorers and emigrants since the 1820s. On the obverse where WDDO-003's doubling manifests, George Washington's portrait underwent subtle refinements throughout the State Quarters era as successive master die generations accumulated minor variations. Each WDDO entry in the Wexler system receives independent documentation including die photographs, doubling class designation, and spread direction — details essential for positive attribution. Three entries for the 2006-P Nebraska DDO catalog indicate thorough examination by the variety research community.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2006-P 25¢ NE WDDO-003
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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