1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

Description

Displaying medium spread on UNITED, E PLUR, lower stem, and notching on ONE DIME, this 1964 Roosevelt Silver Dime doubled die reverse is attributed as DDR-003 with UVC-437 and DMR-012 cross-references in the VarietyVista classification system. Three die states have been confirmed — all documented and verified — tracking the progressive deterioration of the doubled die from early to late stages. The obverse die paired with this reverse is identified as ODV-011, characterized by a blunt 9 in the date, providing a diagnostic marker for attribution even when the reverse doubling is worn or weakly struck. The 1964 date carries special significance as the final year of 90% silver composition for circulating Roosevelt Dimes — the Coinage Act of 1965 switched dimes to copper-nickel clad, making 1964 the terminal date for silver dimes in commerce. Doubled die reverses on silver Roosevelt Dimes attract collectors who value the intersection of precious metal content with die variety attribution. The medium spread visible on UNITED, E PLUR, and the lower stem indicates Class II or similar hub doubling, where a rotational or lateral shift between hub impressions transferred duplicate design elements. DDR-003 with three confirmed stages provides collectors the opportunity to assemble a die state progression set, documenting the reverse die's life from early strikes through advanced deterioration.

Die Markers

• UVC-437
• DMR-012
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chris Pilliod.
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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