1963 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-026

Description

Toward-center spread distinguishes this twenty-sixth doubled die reverse for the 1963 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime, appearing best on UNITED with lighter spread on STATES, ONE DIME, and the olive stem. The centripetal displacement concentrates the strongest doubling on the upper reverse legend while diminishing across central and lower elements. Cross-referenced as CONECA 16-R-II, this variety carries attribution from two independent cataloging systems, reinforcing its confirmed status. Obverse die markers include criss-crossing die scratches along the lower bust above the date and a die scratch from the lower rear of the nose southward through the back of the lips — distinctive identification points confirming the specific die pair. On the reverse, a die scratch extends from the lower center of the E in ONE southward toward the rim. Attributed by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 1963 10 cent WDDR-026, this variety dates from the final years of silver Roosevelt Dime production, as 1964 marked the last year of 90% silver composition before the clad transition in 1965. Collectors should examine UNITED for the strongest centripetal spread.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Feld Cross References: CONECA: 16-R-II
• CONECA: 16-R-II; Wexler Variety ID: 1963 10¢ WDDR-026
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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