1960 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-017

Description

Cross-referenced as Crawford CDDO-002, this seventeenth Wexler-attributed doubled die obverse for the 1960 proof Roosevelt Silver Dime displays close spread directed towards the center on the designer's initials (JS for John R. Sinnock), the date, and IN GOD WE TRUST. The center-directed spread pattern indicates a hub contraction or compression event, where the secondary hub impression was slightly smaller or more centrally positioned than the primary, producing inward displacement on peripheral design elements. This spread direction is less commonly documented than outward or rotational hub doubling, making WDDO-017 noteworthy from a die preparation study perspective. The Crawford cross-reference (CDDO-002) provides an alternative attribution pathway through a separate cataloging system, and the notation that photos are courtesy of Brian Ribar acknowledges the contributor who provided documentation for this variety. The 1960 proof Roosevelt Silver Dime was struck in 90% silver composition at the Philadelphia Mint, with no significant die markers noted on either the obverse or reverse. Seventeen doubled die obverses for a single proof Roosevelt Dime date demonstrates the extraordinary depth of die variety research on silver proof dimes, where the controlled proof striking process and collector preservation of these coins enables detection of subtle hubbing anomalies that might go unnoticed on circulated business strikes. The 1960 date carries added numismatic interest because it shares a year with the famous Large Date vs. Small Date Lincoln Cent varieties, and the general collector fascination with 1960 Mint production has benefited documentation across all denominations. The dual attribution through both the Wexler and Crawford systems provides collectors with cross-verified identification for this variety.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Brian Ribar Cross References: Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: The photos of this variety are courtesy of Brian Ribar.
• Crawford: CDDO-002 Comments: The photos of this variety are courtesy of Brian Ribar.; Wexler Variety ID: 1960 10¢ Pr WDDO-017
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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