1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Cross-referenced as FS-101 in the Cherrypickers' Guide, the 1956 Proof Roosevelt Dime DDO-002 ranks as a major variety — the Fivaz-Stanton 101 designation marks it as the top-listed obverse die variety for the date. Very strong extra thickness appears on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, and John R. Sinnock's JS designer initials running top to bottom. Very strong classification places this variety at the highest intensity level, where the secondary hub impression creates unmistakable thickening visible to the unaided eye on proof surfaces where mirrored fields provide maximum contrast against frosted lettering. The scope is comprehensive: every major obverse legend element displays the extra thickness, making this one of the most visually dramatic Roosevelt Dime proof DDOs. Die markers include UVC-275 and DMR-004. Three die stages are documented: Stage A places both obverse and reverse at Early Die State, Stage B at Mid Die State remains unconfirmed, and Stage C develops a die gouge on the upper right R of LIBERTY marking Late Die State with the reverse also at LDS. The 1956 proof was struck at Philadelphia in 90% silver, part of the annual proof set program.

Die Markers

• UVC-275
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• Obverse and Reverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Die gouge on upper Right R of LIBERTY – LDS
• Reverse is LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Michael L. Ellis
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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