1946 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-004

Description

Dating to the inaugural year of the Roosevelt dime series, WDDO-004 exhibits Class II spread towards the center on the date, designer's initials JS, and lightly on IN GOD WE TRUST. The 1946 launch of the Roosevelt design — honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who died in April 1945 — meant that hub and die production was being refined for a brand-new design, potentially contributing to early hubbing errors. This variety was originally listed as WDDO-039 but was reassigned to WDDO-004 after the discovery of a doubled obverse working hub left large gaps in the earlier numbering sequence, prompting a comprehensive renumbering. The obverse is designated Type I, with short die scratches running north-northwest above the 9 in the date. On the reverse, a die crack runs from the rim at approximately 5:30 north along the left side of the I in DIME, then turns northwest to the bottom of the torch holder — a detailed crack path that aids attribution even on worn specimens. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1946 10¢ WDDO-004.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Feld Cross References: None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-039 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub left large “holes” in the listings.
• None known Comments: This variety was previously listed as WDDO-039 but was reassigned after the discovery of the doubled obverse working hub left large “holes” in the listings.; Wexler Variety ID: 1946 10¢ WDDO-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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