Description: A strong spread
to the north shows on the lower ear, the underside of the nose, and the E in WE.
Die Markers: Obverse: Will be different on each working die. Reverse: Will be different on each working die.
Submitted By: John A. Wexler
Cross References: CONECA:
MD-1-O-IV+VII
Comments: Since this
doubling traces all the way back to the master die, all 1944 dated quarters
from all three Mints will show this doubling.
Consequently there should be no premium value added to these quarters if
they just display the master die doubling.
1944-D 25¢ WDDO-001
Description: A spread to the
north shows on IGWT, the designer’s initials, and the one in the date. Light extra thickness shows on LIBERTY. Master die doubling shows on the underside of
the nose and on Washington’s lower ear.
Die Markers: Obverse: A light die crack runs across the base of
the bust. Reverse:
A short die gouge curves west from the upper left of the O in OF. A die scratch runs WNW/ESE through the top of
the mint mark.
Submitted By: Frank Baumann
Cross References: None known
1944-D 25¢ WDDO-002 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A CCW spread shows
on LIBERTY, IGWT, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and the
date. Master die doubling shows on the underside
of the nose and on Washington’s lower ear.
Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found to the left of
the upper nine in the date. A light die
crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse:
A short strong die gouge runs NW from the lower E of UNITED. A die crack runs through the center of the E
and the P of PLURIBUS.
Description: A close spread shows on IGWT, the designer’s initials, the upper edge of the knot in the queue, and slightly in LIBERTY.
Die Markers:Obverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found below the earlobe. A die scratch runs south from the R in TRUST. A small die gouge (dot) can be found above the right side of the W in WE. Reverse: A die crack can be found on the eagle’s beak.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
Comments: Doubling to the lower ear, the nose, and WE is all part of the master die doubling for the 1944 quarters from all three mints.
Reverse Varieties
1944-D 25¢ WDDR-001
Description: Doubling shows on the lower half of the reverse. It shows on the leaves and branches, QUARTER DOLLAR, and lightly on UNITED.
Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die scratch runs between the lower D in UNITED and the lower first S in STATES.
