1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

Description

Attributed by VarietyVista as UVC-403 (DMR-010), DDR-003 of the 1963 Proof Roosevelt Dime presents a medium spread across UNITED STATES, ONE DIME, E PLU of PLURIBUS, and the left edges of the olive leaves — a breadth of affected elements that signals a significant hubbing event. The 1963 issue holds special distinction as the final year of 90% silver Roosevelt Dimes before the Coinage Act of 1965 mandated the transition to copper-nickel clad composition, making proof specimens from this date inherently desirable to collectors. Die stage analysis reveals additional complexity: the reverse is at mid die state, and the obverse die also carries minor Class II doubling at MDS — meaning both dies in this pair exhibit hub doubling, a relatively uncommon occurrence. The olive leaves along the left edge provide a particularly effective diagnostic area, as their organic curves make even moderate spread visually apparent under magnification. Proof striking amplifies the doubling's visibility by pressing design elements with exceptional sharpness against mirror-like fields, rewarding collectors who examine this final silver-composition proof issue with care.

Die Markers

• UVC-403
• DMR-010
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse is MDS
• Obverse has minor class II doubling – MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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