2012 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-007

Description

Seventh in the Wexler Team's doubled die reverse catalog for the 2012-P Denali National Park quarter, WDDR-007 adds to the remarkably dense concentration of hub-doubling varieties documented on Susan Gamble's Dall sheep and mountain composition. The Denali reverse's dramatic vertical relief — rising from the rocky foreground through the sheep's body to the soaring mountain peak — creates multiple planes of depth that respond differently to hub misalignment, potentially explaining why so many distinct WDDR numbers have been cataloged for this single issue. No cross-references beyond the Wexler designation have been established, which is typical for ATB doubled dies where the Wexler system serves as the primary attribution authority. Philadelphia production of Denali quarters contributed to the 2012 ATB output alongside El Yunque (PR), Chaco Culture (NM), Acadia (ME), and Hawai'i Volcanoes (HI), and collectors often pursue doubled dies across the full year's set. The absence of additional cross-references means attribution relies on matching the specific spread pattern documented in the Wexler files, and collectors should request or consult high-resolution comparison images to confirm which of the twelve-plus WDDR numbers their specimen matches.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Daniel Ksycki Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2012-P 25¢ AK WDDR-007
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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