1972-D 50¢ WSDO-001          Series Doubling

Description: A light CCW spread from a pivot at about 11:00 shows on IGWT and LIBERTY.

Die Markers: Obverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected. Reverse: Will vary among the different working dies that were affected.

Submitted By: John A. Wexler

Cross References:  CONECA: SD-1-O-II+V

Comments: Placed in use partway through 1971 and remained in use through all of 1972. It can be found on coins of all three mints.

1972-D 50¢ WDDO-001          “Best Of” Variety

Description:  A Class I CCW spread shows on IGWT, the date, LIBERTY, the upper hair details, the profile below the nose, and the front of the neck.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short vertical die scratch can be found to the left of the R in LIBERTY.  A diagonal die scratch can be found below the N of IN.  Reverse:  None noted.

Submitted By:  John Jencek

Cross References:  None known

1972-D 50¢ WDDO-002

Description:  A close spread towards the center shows on LIBERTY.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A short die gouge can be found above the T in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  None significant.

Submitted By:  Clarence Chambliss

Cross References:  None known