Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows best on the B and R of LIBERTY. Lesser doubling appears on some of the other letters of LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse: A small die gouge can be found between the tops of the T and R in TRUST. A die gouge can be found at the rim below the first T in TRUST. Reverse: A die gouge can be found on the top left side of the N in UNITED.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: None known
1961 50¢ Pr WDDO-002
Description: A close Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT and very slightly on LIBERTY.
Die Markers: Obverse: Two short, vertical die gouges can be found near the rim between GOD and WE. Reverse: A die gouge touches the top of the center horizontal bar of the E in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Dennis Fisher
Cross References: None known
1961 50¢ Pr WDDO-003
Description: A close Class II tripled spread towards the center shows best on the L, I and E of LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the top of the R in LIBERTY. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the lower R in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the F in OF.
Submitted By: Istvan Henrik
Cross References: None known
1961 50¢ Pr WDDO-004
Description: A Class V CCW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows best on the L and E of LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge runs south from the bottom left side of the G in GOD. Reverse: A short, vertical die gouge can be found to the left of the top of the 2nd A in AMERICA.
Submitted By: Lou Coles
Cross References: None known
1961 50¢ Pr WDDO-005
Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the date, LIBERTY, and IGWT.
Die Markers:Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant.
Submitted By: Clarence Coon
Cross References: None known
1961 50¢ Pr WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: An extremely strong Class I CCW spread shows on USA, EPU, HALF DOLLAR, and the outer elements of the bell especially on the left side.
Die Markers:Obverse: None noted. Reverse: None noted.