1944 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Classified as Class V pivoted hub doubling with counter-clockwise rotation, the 1944 Mercury Dime DDO-002 exhibits strong spread on the date, Adolph A. Weinman's designer initials (AW), and RTY of LIBERTY. Class V doubling occurs when the hub pivots around a fixed point during impression — in this case, the pivot at K-11 (the 11 o'clock position) created a counter-clockwise rotational spread that intensifies with distance from the pivot, explaining the strong displacement on the date and initials located far from the rotation center. Cross-referenced as 2-O-V-CCW from K-11 (second DDO, obverse, Class V, counter-clockwise, pivot at K-11), this variety carries four die marker codes: UVC-199 with DMR-003 and UVC-291 with DMR-007, documenting two catalog reference pairs for the same working die. The "strong" spread designation makes this one of the more visible Mercury Dime doubled dies, with the date digits showing clear secondary contours accessible without high magnification. Struck in 90% silver at 2.50 grams at the Philadelphia Mint during the final full year of World War II. Examine the date and AW designer initials for strong pivoted doubling, then check RTY of LIBERTY for companion spread confirming the Class V counter-clockwise rotation.

Die Markers

• UVC-199, DMR-003, UVC-291, DMR-007

Attribution History

• 2-O-V-CCW from K-11

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