1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-014

Description

Paired with a notable obverse die variety, the 1964 Proof Roosevelt Dime DDR-014 exhibits light spread on the inscription UNITED STATES OF on John R. Sinnock's reverse. The light intensity means the secondary contours require careful examination under magnification, but the affected text — spanning three words of the country's name — provides a generous diagnostic area. A significant secondary attribution feature accompanies this variety: the obverse is classified as ODV-010, the "pointed 9" die variety where the tail of the numeral 9 in the date tapers to a sharp point rather than the more common rounded or blunt terminal. The pointed 9 serves as an independent confirmation that the correct obverse die is present, supporting the DDR-014 attribution. Die markers UVC-448 and DMR-023 identify this working die across three stages: Stage A in early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B with both reverse and obverse confirmed in mid-die state, and Stage C tentatively in late die state (unconfirmed). Cataloged by VarietyVista, this San Francisco Mint proof was struck on polished planchets in 90% silver at 2.5 grams — part of the final year of silver-composition proof dimes before the 1965 clad transition. Examine UNITED STATES OF for the light spread, and verify the pointed 9 in the date to confirm ODV-010.

Die Markers

• UVC-448
• DMR-023
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Timothy Wissert
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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