1956 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

Description

DDR-003 is a Proof Roosevelt Dime doubled die reverse attributed by VarietyVista, exhibiting a medium spread across UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with a lighter spread visible on ONE DIME and UNUM. The doubling is catalogued under die pair UVC-281, DMR-010 and progressed through documented die states. In Stage A — an Early Die State — a strong die gouge is present on the N of UNITED, and a die scratch runs east-northeast from a dimple toward the ear; this stage is confirmed as EDS. Stage B shows both the reverse and obverse at a Middle Die State, with the previously noted markers present in evolved form. The 1956 Proof Roosevelt Dime was struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint for inclusion in annual proof sets, with dies finished to a higher standard than circulation strikes. The medium spread on the legend text makes this a rewarding variety to locate in proof sets of the period. Cross-reference: VarietyVista DDR-003, die pair UVC-281, DMR-010.

Die Markers

• UVC-281
• DMR-010
• Stage A:
• Strong die gouge on N of UNITED – EDS
• Die scratch East-Northeast from dimple to ear – EDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Unknown
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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