2000 (P) Roosevelt Dime - SKH-10c-2000P-01 Spiked Head

Description

Documented at the turn of the millennium, this sole spiked head for the 2000 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime records a die crack from a year of heightened numismatic activity — the introduction of the Sacagawea Dollar, the continuation of the wildly popular State Quarters program, and intense public interest in all things related to the year 2000. The spiked head forms the standard way: a crack opens in the obverse die between the rim and Roosevelt's bust, and metal filling it during striking produces a raised projection from Roosevelt's portrait. Philadelphia's dime production in 2000 was substantial, supporting circulation alongside the quarter and dollar programs that dominated public attention. As the lone documented spiked head for this date, the -01 designation could indicate either few cracked dies of this kind or limited research attention directed at 2000-P dimes amid the era's focus on State Quarters and the new dollar coin. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins with documentation dated July 14, 2016, SKH-10c-2000P-01 bridges the gap between 1990s dime spiked heads and the growing catalog of 2000s-era entries.

Cross References

• Cross reference: none. 07/14/2016.

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