2016 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-041

Description

Surpassing forty confirmed varieties, the Harpers Ferry DDR sequence reaches WDDR-041 — Wexler Variety ID 2016-P 25¢ WV WDDR-041 — establishing this 2016-P quarter as arguably the most prolific source of documented doubled die reverse varieties in ATB program history. Forty-one distinct working dies, each carrying its own unique hub doubling signature, represent a remarkable concentration of die manufacturing variance on one commemorative design. The reverse's Maryland Heights overlook scene includes Appalachian forest canopy rendered as individual tree forms — a level of botanical detail unusual on U.S. coinage — and these organic shapes with irregular outlines are particularly effective at revealing minor hub doubling that might be invisible on geometric or typographic elements. WDDR-041's Wexler documentation provides the attribution standard, including die photographs that allow confirmation independent of subjective assessment of doubling strength or location.

Attribution History

• Discovered by George W. Powell, Jr. Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2016-P 25¢ WV WDDR-041
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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