1954 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

Strong spread on the lower right torch and its stem earns this 1954 Roosevelt Dime its Cherrypickers' Guide recognition as FS-801 — one of the more prominent doubled die reverses in the early silver Roosevelt Dime series. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-256 with die marriage DMR-006, both obverse and reverse are documented in early die state (Stage A), with mid and late die states unconfirmed. The torch — a central element of the Roosevelt Dime's reverse symbolizing liberty and enlightenment — provides one of the clearest areas for detecting doubled die doubling on this denomination. The lower portion of the torch and its stem show the strongest displacement, creating visible doubling on these sculptural elements that can be confirmed with moderate magnification. The Fivaz-Stanton FS-801 cross-reference places this variety in the most widely consulted cherry-picking reference guide, making it a realistic target for collectors searching through circulated silver dimes. The 1954 Philadelphia Roosevelt Dime was struck in 90% silver at 17.9mm during the early years of the series, just eight years after Sinnock's design honoring President Roosevelt debuted in 1946. Look for the strong spread on the lower right torch and stem — the doubled contours on these design elements are the diagnostic feature recognized by the Cherrypickers' Guide.

Die Markers

• UVC-256
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Harry Garrison's Colonial Valley Coins
• FS-801
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References