SKH-10c-2004P-02 Spiked Head

Description

Second spiked head documented for the 2004 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime, this variety extends die clash documentation beyond quarters and cents into the dime denomination. Cataloged on December 13, 2016, by Cuds on Coins with the cross-reference JCd-2004P_002, this variety carries an external attribution link to another catalog system — the JCd prefix likely referencing a secondary die variety database that independently tracks Roosevelt Dime die clashes. Spiked heads on Roosevelt Dimes form through the same mechanism as on larger denominations: the coining press cycles without a planchet, the obverse and reverse dies contact each other directly, and design elements from John R. Sinnock's torch-and-branches reverse transfer into the obverse die, creating a raised spike on Roosevelt's portrait. The smaller die diameter of the dime (17.91mm versus 24.3mm for the quarter) concentrates the clash forces across a smaller area, and the lower relief of the dime's design can produce subtler spikes that require careful examination to identify. The 2004-P Roosevelt Dime was produced during a period of standard dime output at Philadelphia, with billions of coins struck annually to meet circulation demand. Two documented spiked heads for this date represents an early-stage catalog that may expand as additional coins are examined. The cross-reference to JCd-2004P_002 provides collectors with a second attribution pathway for confirming this variety. Roosevelt Dime spiked heads are less commonly cataloged than their quarter and cent counterparts, making each documented example a valuable addition to the cross-denomination die clash research record.

Attribution History

• Discovered by JC Stevens
• Cross reference: JCd-2004P_002. 12/13/2016.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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