1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004
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Description
The 1946 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004 is a doubled die obverse (DDO) variety, where a misalignment during the die hubbing process created visible doubling on the obverse design elements. This variety was discovered on the 1946 Roosevelt Dime, part of the Roosevelt Silver Dimes 1946-1964 series. Die markers: UVC-006 DMR-006 Stage A: EDS (unconfirmed) Stage B: Die clash on bridge of nose – MDS Die scratches North-South on Obverse Reverse is LISTED as DDR-003 – MDS Die clash through left branches Numerous die scratches on Reverse UVC-008 DMR-008 Stage C: Obverse is MDS Reverse die change – MDS Reverse is LISTED as DDR-004 Stage D: Numerous light die scratches North-South over Obverse – LDS Heavily abraded Reverse obliterates doubling – LDS. Cross-referenced as FS-101 FS-102. Obverse is ODV-001. Reverse of stage B is LISTED as DDR-003. FS-101/803. Reverse of Stage C-D is LISTED as DDR-004. FS-102/804.
Die Markers
- UVC-006
- DMR-006
- Stage A:
- EDS (unconfirmed)
- Stage B:
- Die clash on bridge of nose – MDS
- Die scratches North-South on Obverse
- Reverse is LISTED as DDR-003 – MDS
- Die clash through left branches
- Numerous die scratches on Reverse
- UVC-008
- DMR-008
- Stage C:
- Obverse is MDS
- Reverse die change – MDS
- Reverse is LISTED as DDR-004
- Stage D:
- Numerous light die scratches North-South over Obverse – LDS
- Heavily abraded Reverse obliterates doubling – LDS
Attribution History
- Discovered by Delma K. Romines
- FS-101
- FS-102
- Expert attribution by VarietyVista
External References
Additional Notes
Obverse is ODV-001. Reverse of stage B is LISTED as DDR-003. FS-101/803. Reverse of Stage C-D is LISTED as DDR-004. FS-102/804.