1960 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Medium spread visible on IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, the designer's initials (JS for John R. Sinnock), and the date makes this the primary doubled die obverse for the 1960 Roosevelt Silver Dime, cross-referenced as FS-101 in the Fivaz-Stanton Cherrypicker's Guide. The FS-101 designation marks it as the first and most significant doubled die listing for the date, indicating wide collector recognition and active market demand. Die markers cataloged by VarietyVista under UVC-334 and DMR-003 document three die states: Stage A at early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B at mid-die state showing a die gouge in front of the eyeball with the reverse also at mid-die state, and Stage C with both obverse and reverse at late die state. The die gouge in front of the eyeball provides a particularly useful secondary attribution marker, as it is independent of the doubling itself and can confirm the specific die even on worn specimens where the doubling may be less distinct. The 1960 Roosevelt Dime was struck in 90% silver composition during the final years before the Coinage Act of 1965 replaced silver with copper-nickel clad. Philadelphia's 1960 dime production exceeded 72 million pieces, and the presence of a major doubled die obverse with FS-101 recognition makes this one of the most sought-after varieties in the Roosevelt Dime series. The medium spread across multiple design elements — legend, motto, date, and initials — indicates a substantial hub shift between impressions during the die-making process.

Die Markers

• UVC-334
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Die gouge in front of eyeball – MDS
• Reverse is MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Allen R. Levy
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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