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1950-D 50¢ WDDO-001

Description:  A CW spread shows on the date.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A die scratch curves ESE from the bottom right of the E in LIBERTY.  Parallel die scratches run from NW to SE through the lower I in LIBERTY.  Reverse:  The reverse of this variety is an over mint mark (D/S) that is listed in the Wexler OMM Files as 1950-D 50¢ WOMM-001.  A horizontal die scratch can be found under the E in STATES.  A die scratch runs SE from the lower right of the bell clapper.  Parallel die scratches run SSE from the bottom of the B in PLURIBUS through the M in UNUM.  Parallel die scratches run NNW from the top of the I and the top of the B in PLURIBUS.

Submitted By:  Brett L. Parrish

Cross References:  CONECA: RPM #1, Cherrypickers: FS-50-1950D-501, Potter: VCR#1/POMM#1

Comments:  CONECA lists the mint mark variety as an RPM rather than an OMM and does not note the obverse doubled die.
















1950-D 50¢ WDDR-002

Description:  Strong notches show on the upper letters of EPU.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  None detected.  Reverse:  None detected.

Submitted By:  Lou Coles

Cross References:  None known

Comments:  A low grade coin was attributed.  Higher grade specimens are needed to identify die markers and whether or not there is additional doubling.








1950-D 50¢ WDDR-003

Description:  Extra thickness with some separation shows on USA, the dots, HALF DOLLAR, and EPU.  A spread to the east shows on the eagle and the bell clapper.

Die Markers:  Obverse:  A small die gouge can be found to the right of the lower B in LIBERTY.  A horizontal die scratch can be found below the E of LIBERTY.  A long die scratch runs north to south to the left of the 1.  Reverse:  The mint mark is an RPM (D/D South) listed as 1950-D 50¢ WRPM-002.  A diagonal die gouge can be found above the E in EPU.  A die scratch runs SE from the M of UNUM.  A die gouge can be found between the upper E and S of STATES.  A die gouge can be found inside the lower 2nd S of STATES.  A die gouge can be found inside the O in OF.

Submitted By:  Tony Russo

Cross References:  None known