1931-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Bearing the primary DDO position for the 1931-D Mercury Dime, DDO-001 holds dual recognition as both 1-O-II-C in the CONECA system and FS-101 in the Fivaz-Stanton reference — marking it as the most significant doubled die obverse for this Depression-era date. Medium spread appears on IN GOD WE TRUST and the date in the lower portion of Adolph Weinman's Winged Liberty Head obverse. Die markers UVC-050 and DMR-002 identify the working die, with very low numbers reflecting early documentation. The CONECA cross-reference decodes to variety 1, obverse, Class II distorted hub doubling, spread direction C — indicating lateral displacement without rotation. The FS-101 designation ensures grading service recognition and sustained collector demand. The 1931-D was struck at the Denver Mint during the Great Depression, when sharply reduced mintages created key and semi-key dates throughout the Mercury Dime series (1916-1945). Composed of 90% silver at 2.5 grams, this variety combines variety significance with date scarcity. The medium spread is best confirmed under 5x to 7x magnification.

Die Markers

• UVC-050, DMR-002

Attribution History

• 1-O-II-C

External References