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1963 25¢ WDDO-001 “Best Of” Variety Description: A strong spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, and the lower queue. Die Markers: Obverse: A die dent can be found on the upper left of the B in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs SW from the lower right of the R in TRUST. A light die crack runs across the base of the bust. A die crack runs E/W through the upper hair. Reverse: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. A die crack runs through the leaves above the AR in DOLLAR. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 1-O-II, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1963-101 (023)
1963 25¢ WDDO-002 Description: A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, the lower queue, and the L in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs SSW from the lower right of the R in TRUST. A die crack runs across the base of the bust and into the lower queue. A die crack runs E/W through the upper forehead extending through the upper hair. Reverse: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing extending to the leave above the Q in QUARTER. A die crack runs through PLURIBUS and down the eagle’s left wing ending at the C in AMERICA. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-003 Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on IGWT and the L in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs WSW from the bottom of the L in LIBERTY. A die crack runs across the base of the bust and into the lower queue. A die crack runs E/W through the upper forehead extending through the upper hair. Reverse: Diagonal die scratches can be found inside the lower R in AMERICA. A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing extending to the Q in QUARTER. A die crack runs through the eagle’s upper left wing. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-004 “Best Of” Variety Description: A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and slightly on LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: Small die gouges can be found below the T and the R in TRUST. A die scratch runs WSW from the chin to the rim above IN. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. A die crack runs E/W through the upper forehead extending through the upper hair. Reverse: A small die gouge can be found between the upper E and P in EPU. Die scratches run parallel to the lower left branch. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-005 Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A nearly horizontal die scratch can be found between the eagle’s upper legs. A short vertical die scratch can be found to the right of the lower R in QUARTER. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-006 “Best Of” Variety Description: A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the queue, and LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NE from the top of the O in GOD. Reverse: The reverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1963 25¢ WDDR-001. A Class I CCW spread shows on USA, QUARTER DOLLAR, EPU, and slightly on the lower branch ends. A heavy die gouge can be found between the upper left of the U in QUARTER and the leave above the U. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 7-O-II, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1963-102 Comments: This variety has been found in Mint sets. Both the obverse and the reverse qualify as “Best Of” varieties.
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-007 Description: A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, and the lower queue. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the left branch. A small die gouge can be found to the right of the upper second T in STATES. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-008 Description: A close spread towards the rim shows on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the upper R in LIBERTY. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-009 Description: An extremely close spread towards the rim shows on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A light die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A short vertical die gouge can be found north of the D in DOLLAR. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-010 Description: A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and slightly on LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A curving die scratch can be found on the eagle’s left wing south of the RI in AMERICA. Submitted By: Frank Baumann Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-011 Description: A close spread towards the center shows on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found to the left of the center of the nose. A short vertical die gouge can be found to the right of the bottom of the Y in LIBERTY. Numerous die scratches run throughout the obverse. Reverse: A short die scratch runs NE from the bottom of the L in PLURIBUS. Submitted By: Frank Baumann Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-012 Description: A CW spread shows on the 6 in the date. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run SW/NE below the I in LIBERTY. A die gouge can be found SW of the Y in LIBERTY. Numerous die scratches run throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die gouge (dot) can be found west of the eagle’s beak. Submitted By: Frank Baumann Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-013 “Best Of” Variety Description: A CW spread from a pivot at about 12:00 shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, the lower queue, and LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A short die gouge runs NNE from the center right side of the 3 in the date. Obverse Stage B: A die chip can be found above the R in LIBERTY. Obverse Stage C: The same as Stage B. Reverse Stage A: A die crack runs from the S in PLURIBUS to the eagle’s upper left wing. Reverse Stage B: A die crack runs from the second U in PLURIBUS to the upper left wing. Reverse Stage C: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. Submitted By: Jim Lafferty Cross References: CONECA: 2-O-V
1963 25¢ WDDO-014 Description: A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, and the bottom of the ribbon. Die Markers: Obverse: Die scratches run ENE from the upper 9 in the date. A die scratch runs east from the top of the I in LIBERTY. Die scratches run SW from the lower T in LIBERTY. A die scratch runs SW/NE to the right of the Y in LIBERTY. Reverse: None noted. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-015 Description: A spread towards the rim shows on IGWT. An additional CW spread shows on the bottom of IN. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: None significant. Obverse Stage B: The CW spread at the bottom of IN has been abraded away. Many of the details of the queue have also been abraded away. Reverse Stage A: A die scratch can be found on the upper second S in STATES. A die gouge can be found between the upper second S in STATES and the O in OF. Short die gouges extend from the rim between the R and I in AMERICA. Reverse Stage B: Same as Stage A. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-016 Description: A very close spread towards the rim shows on IGWT and the bottom of the ribbon. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge touches the right side of the W in WE. Reverse: A nearly vertical die scratch can be found on the lower right wing SW of the U in UNITED. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-017 Description: A very close spread towards the center shows on IN, the TRU of TRUST, and the lower queue. Die Markers: Obverse Stage A: A die scratch runs from the top left of the R in TRUST to the bottom right of the N of IN. Die gouges can be found along the upper left side of the Y in LIBERTY. A light die crack runs across the base of the bust. Obverse Stage B: The Stage A die scratch has been abraded away. The die crack running across the base of the bust is much heavier and runs into the lower queue. Numerous die scratches can now be found throughout the obverse. Reverse Stage A: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. Reverse Stage B: A die gouge can be found to the right of the center of the F in OF. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-018 Description: A nice spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, and the lower queue. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ENE from the bottom of the second T in TRUST. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die gouge can be found above the R in QUARTER. Numerous die scratches can be found throughout the reverse. Submitted By: Joe Feld Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-019 “Best Of” Variety Description: A nice CW spread shows on the six in the date and the lower right R in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs WNW from the top left of the three in the date. A die gouge can be found to the left of the upper one in the date. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. A die crack runs E/W through the upper hair. Reverse: A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. Submitted By: Joe Feld Cross References: CONECA: 3-O-V, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1963-103
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-020 Description: A very close spread towards the rim shows on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs WSW/ENE on the bottom front of the bust. A die crack runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-021 Description: A spread to the north shows on IN, the G in GOD, and the TR in TRUST. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found to the left of the upper lip. Die scratches run SW/NE below the I in LIBERTY. Reverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found to the left of the O in OF. A die gouge can be found north of the LA in DOLLAR. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-022 Description: A spread to the north shows on the date, the designer’s initials, WE, and the ST in TRUST. A CCW spread shows on the RTY in LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found between the T and E of STATES. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-023 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT, slightly on the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and the Y of LIBERTY. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch extends south from just to the left of the bottom of the 1st T of TRUST. Two parallel die scratches extend northwest from the top of the G in GOD. Several die scratches extend northwest from Washington’s nose. Reverse: Three parallel die scratches run from southwest to northeast between the bottom of the D in UNITED and the bottom of the 1st S in STATES. A small die gouge can be found below the 2nd T of STATES. A die crack runs through the BUS of PLURIBUS to the left wing. A die crack runs down the outside of the right wing. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-002
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-024 Description: An extremely close spread towards the center shows on the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon. A close spread towards the rim shows on IN. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found just above the one in the date. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-025 Description: A CCW spread from a pivot at about 6:00 shows on LIBERTY. A close spread towards the rim shows on IN. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found ESE of the second T in TRUST. Reverse: A nearly vertical die gouge can be found on the lower right of the D in DOLLAR. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-026 Description: A very close Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, and the bottom of the ribbon. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs ENE from the center of the E in LIBERTY. Two parallel die scratches run SW from the bottom left of the D in GOD. A light die scratch runs across the base of the bust. Reverse: A die gouge can be found to the right of the lower A in STATES. Submitted By: Joe Feld Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-027 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT, slightly on the date, the designer’s initials, and the bottom of the ribbon. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs NE from the upper right N of IN. Several short die scratches run SW to NE below the R in LIBERTY. A strong die gouge can be found to the left of the center of the nose. Die scratches run SW from the chin. Reverse: Two die scratches run NW from the lower left neck of the eagle. A vertical die scratch can be found inside the U of UNITED. A die scratch runs NNE from the top right side of the R in QUARTER. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-028 Description: A spread to the north shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, and the bottom of the ribbon. Die Markers: Obverse: A die gouge can be found on the lower bust north of the 6. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDO-029 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the ribbon, and slightly on IGWT. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge can be found on the back of the lower neck to the left of the knot in the ribbon. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: Robert M. Pelletier Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDO-030 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on IGWT, slightly on the date, the designer’s initials, and the bottom of the ribbon. Die Markers: Obverse: A die crack runs across the base of the bust and west into the field above the QU in QUARTER. Reverse: Two die scratches run NW/SE to the left of the U in UNITED the U of UNITED. A die scratch runs NNE from the top right side of the R in QUARTER. Submitted By: Robert E. Seigle Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDR-001 “Best Of” Variety Description: A Class I CCW spread shows on USA, QUARTER DOLLAR, EPU, and slightly on the lower branch ends. Die Markers: Obverse: The obverse is a doubled die listed in the Wexler Doubled Die Files as 1963 25¢ WDDO-006. A spread towards the center shows on IGWT, the date, the designer’s initials, the bottom of the queue, and LIBERTY. A die scratch runs NE from the top of the O in GOD. Reverse: A heavy die gouge can be found between the upper left of the U in QUARTER and the leave above the U. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-I, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1963-102 Comments: This variety has been found in Mint sets. Both the obverse and the reverse qualify as “Best Of” varieties.
1963 25¢ Pr WDDR-002 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on USA, QUARTER DOLLAR, EPU, the lower branch ends, and the lower leaves. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ WDDR-003 Description: A spread shows towards the center shows on QUARTER DOLLAR and on the lower branch ends. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from the upper B to the upper E in LIBERTY. Numerous other die scratches can be found throughout the obverse. Reverse: A die scratch runs ESE from the second A in AMERICA. A die scratch runs SSW from the leave north of the Q in QUARTER. A die crack runs down the eagle’s right wing. Submitted By: Tony Russo Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDR-004 Description: A Class II spread towards the center shows on the lower serifs in QUARTER DOLLAR, the lower branch ends, and the lower leaves. Die Markers: Obverse: A short die gouge can be found to the left of the lower bust. Reverse: Three small die gouges can be found on the eagle’s upper left wing. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDR-005 “Best Of” Variety Description: A strong Class II spread towards the center shows on the lower serifs in QUARTER DOLLAR, UNITED, AMERICA, both of the branches, the lower part of both wings, the bottom of the tail feathers, and the lower leaves. The center talon on the eagle’s left leg shows nice doubling. Die Markers: Obverse: Several curved die scratches can be found on the base of the bust north of the 9 in the date. Reverse: A die scratch runs NW/SE on the center arrow feather. A die scratch runs from the last tail feather on the right to the leave. Submitted By: Russ LeBeau Cross References: CONECA: 2-R-V
1963 25¢ WDDR-006 “Best Of” Variety Description: Doubling shows on the upper left side of the ST in STATES, the left side of the M in AMERICA, and the top inside of the C in AMERICA. Die Markers: Obverse: A die scratch runs from SW/NE through the upper forehead. A die scratch runs N/S just to the right of the upper queue. Reverse: A die scratch runs SW from the left center of the first T in STATES. A die gouge runs NE from the right center of the first T in STATES. Two die gouges can be found under the left side of the horizontal crossbar of the second T in STATES. A die gouge runs NW from the center left of the E in STATES. Submitted By: Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 4-R-VIII, Cherrypickers: FS-25-1963-801
1963 25¢ Pr WDDR-007 “Best Of” Variety Description: Doubling shows as a very strong Class II spread towards the center on USA, EPU, both wings, the eagle’s talons, the wreath, and QUARTER DOLLAR. Die Markers: Obverse: A small die gouge (dot) can be found on the lower part of the upper fold in the ribbon. Reverse: A short, light die scratch can be found between the lower A and M in AMERICA. Submitted By: Kevin Flynn Cross References: CONECA: 6-R-II , Cherrypickers: FS-25-1963-802
1963 25¢ Pr WDDR-008 “Best Of” Variety Description: Strong with some separation lines shows on QUARTER DOLLAR, USA, EPU, both of the branches, the leaves, and the bottom of the tail feathers. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: A die gouge can be found on the upper L in PLURIBUS. A curving die gouge can be found on the eagle’s inner right wing. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
1963 25¢ Pr WDDR-009 Description: A spread towards the center shows on QUARTER DOLLAR, UNITED, and slightly on both of the branch ends. Die Markers: Obverse: None significant. Reverse: None significant. Submitted By: John A. Wexler Cross References: None known
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