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-S 25¢ WDDO-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: A Class I CW 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 die crack runs east across the upper
forehead into the hair. A die crack runs
E/W through the upper hair. A die crack
runs across the base of the bust. Reverse:
None noted.
Description: Light extra thickness can be found on LIBERTY, IN GOD, the date, and the designer’s initials. Master die doubling shows on the underside of the nose and on Washington’s lower ear.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Die scratches connect the upper B and E in LIBERTY. Reverse: A die scratch can be found below the eagle’s left wing.
Submitted By: Whaden Curtis
Cross References: None known
1944-S 25¢ WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety
Description: Extreme extra
thickness shows on USA, EPU, QUARTER DOLLAR, the eagle’s head, the outer parts
of the lower wings, and the wreath.
Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SW from the lower I in
LIBERTY. A die crack runs east through
the forehead and into the upper hair. A
die crack runs E/W through the hair above the forehead. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: Ball Serif Mint Mark. A die gouge (dot) can be found on the leaf
above the branch north of the T in QUARTER.
