1960 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-008

Description

Carrying the FS-105 designation in the Fivaz-Stanton reference, this 1960 Proof Roosevelt Dime doubled die obverse exhibits light triple spread on IN GOD WE TRUST, with double spread on the designer's initials from top to bottom and on the date. VarietyVista cataloged the variety as UVC-341 and DMR-010, with die state records noting Stage A in Early Die State (unconfirmed), Stage B where both obverse and reverse are at Mid Die State, and Stage C in Late Die State (unconfirmed). The parent coin is the 1960 Proof Roosevelt Dime, struck at the Philadelphia Mint exclusively for collector proof sets. Triple spread — where three distinct hub impressions are visible — is less common than standard doubling and makes this variety particularly noteworthy among proof Roosevelt Dime specialists. The FS-105 cross-reference ensures visibility in the most widely consulted variety reference, elevating this piece above many varieties known only through specialized catalogs. Proof-only die varieties carry inherently limited populations since proof dies produce far fewer impressions than business-strike dies, and the controlled striking conditions mean specimens tend to survive in superior condition.

Die Markers

• UVC-341
• DMR-010
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by J. T. Stanton
• FS-105
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References