2013 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012

Description

Die variety collecting as a numismatic specialty has grown substantially in the modern era, and the 2013-P Mount Rushmore Quarter exemplifies why, with this WDDR-012 among more than thirty cataloged doubled die reverses for a single date and mint. Unlike error coins that result from mishaps during striking, doubled die varieties originate during die manufacture when the hub impresses the design into a working die with slight positional variation between impressions. This distinction makes doubled dies true varieties rather than errors, as every coin struck from the affected die displays identical doubling. The Mount Rushmore reverse by Joseph Menna shows the famous granite sculpture in South Dakota's Black Hills, featuring the carved likenesses of Presidents Washington, Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Lincoln. The detailed carving lines, rock textures, and lettering provide numerous reference points where doubling can be identified. Cross-referenced as Wexler Variety ID: 2013-P 25c SD WDDR-012. Accurate attribution of any specific WDDR number requires matching the observed doubling class, direction, and affected elements against published descriptions for each cataloged die.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Alfonso Lopez Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2013-P 25¢ SD WDDR-012
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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