1963 Doubled Die Obverse WDDO-006

Description

Representing another dual DDO-DDR die marriage on the proof Roosevelt dime, the 1963 WDDO-006 shows doubling on the designer's initials and the hair on the lower back of the head. No significant obverse die markers were noted beyond the doubling itself. What elevates this variety is that the reverse of the same die pair is independently cataloged as WDDR-020 in the Wexler Doubled Die Files, with notches showing on the upper letters of UNITED and light extra thickness on E PLU. This means both the obverse and reverse dies experienced hub misalignment during their separate preparation, creating a coin with doubled die characteristics on both sides. Struck as a proof at the San Francisco Mint on polished planchets with polished dies, the mirror fields and frosted devices provide excellent contrast for examining the subtle doubling on the designer's initials and hair detail. Cataloged under the Wexler designation 1963 Pr WDDO-006, this dual-sided doubled die proof dime appeals to collectors who appreciate the statistical improbability of both dies in a single marriage exhibiting hub doubling, making it a noteworthy entry in the Roosevelt dime variety catalog.

Attribution History

• s:; Wexler Variety ID: 1963 10¢ Pr WDDO-006
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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