1956 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-004

Description

A dual-attribution variety — this obverse die (DDO-004) is paired with a reverse die independently listed as DDR-002, meaning a collector examining this coin finds doubled die features on both sides. Dual-attribution die pairs are notably scarce because they require two separate hubbing errors to coincide in the same working die pairing. The obverse exhibits light spread on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, designer John R. Sinnock's initials, and the date — broad coverage across multiple design elements. Cataloged by VarietyVista under UVC-277 with die marker reference DMR-006, three die states document the die pair's progression. Stage B notes confirm the reverse is listed as DDR-002 with a Master Die State (MDS) designation. As a 1956 proof Roosevelt Dime, this coin was struck on polished planchets at Philadelphia, producing mirror-like fields that can enhance the visibility of both obverse and reverse doubling. The dual-attribution status — DDO-004 obverse paired with DDR-002 reverse — makes this one of the more significant proof Roosevelt Dime die pairings, offering collectors the rare opportunity to attribute doubled die features on both sides of a single coin.

Die Markers

• UVC-277
• DMR-006
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse is MDS
• Reverse is LISTED as DDR-002 – MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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