1971 25¢ WMHR-001          Master Hub Doubling

Description:  A spread towards the center shows on QUARTER DOLLAR and the lower wreath with all doubling decreasing in spread from left to right.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  Die markers will vary on the individual working dies affected.  Reverse:  The leave directly to the left of the arrowheads is pointed at the top.  Die markers will vary on the individual working dies affected.

Submitted By:  Various

Cross References:  CONECA: SD-1-R-II-C+VI

Comments:  Because this was a master hub it was intended to be used over a period of several years.  Working dies with the exact same doubling are known to exist for the years 1968 through 1974 from all three Mints including proof coins.  Differences in the appearance of the doubling will result from master hub wear, master die wear, working hub wear, working die wear, as well as coin wear.  A second similar doubled master hub exists for this time period with the main difference being the leave directly to the left of the arrowheads.  On the second doubled master hub that leave is rounded at the top.

1971 25¢ WDDR-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A very strong Class I CCW spread shows on USA, QUARTER DOLLAR, EPU, and the wreath.

Die Markers:  Obverse:   A die scratch runs NW from the lips.  Reverse:  A die gouge runs north from the leave to the right of the eagle’s tail feathers.

Submitted By:  Jim Lafferty

Cross References:  CONECA: 1-R-I, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1971-801 (027.7)