1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-012

Description

Exhibiting medium spread with strong extra thickness on UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DIME, E PLURIBUS UNUM, and the stems of the torch, this twelfth doubled die reverse for the 1963 Roosevelt Silver Dime represents one of the more visually prominent reverse doubled dies in the silver Roosevelt series. Cross-referenced as FS-803 in the Fivaz-Stanton numbering system, this variety has achieved Cherry Pickers' Guide recognition — the FS-803 designation indicating it is a significant DDR listing that commands premium value in the marketplace. VarietyVista assigns UVC-412 and DMR-019, tracking three die stages: Stage A at early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B with reverse and obverse at mid-die state, and Stage C at late die state (unconfirmed). The "strong extra thickness" descriptor places the doubling in the upper range of visual prominence — the secondary hub impression added substantial material to the design elements, creating noticeably bolder lettering and thicker stems compared to a normal strike. The 1963 Roosevelt Dime was the last year of the original silver composition dimes before the Coinage Act of 1965 mandated the switch to clad coinage, giving this variety added appeal as a final-year silver issue. The comprehensive doubling — affecting the full complement of reverse text (UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ONE DIME, E PLURIBUS UNUM) plus the torch stems — indicates a significant hub displacement that affected the entire reverse die face. The FS-803 recognition ensures this variety is widely known among cherry-picking collectors who examine silver Roosevelt Dimes for premium varieties, and certified examples of DDR-012 carry meaningful value above standard 1963 dime prices.

Die Markers

• UVC-412
• DMR-019
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• FS-803
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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