2004 (P) Roosevelt Dime - SKH-10c-2004P-02 Spiked Head

Description

Second spiked head documented for the 2004 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime, this variety extends spiked head 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 varieties. Spiked heads on Roosevelt Dimes form the same way as on larger denominations: a crack opens in the obverse die and runs from the rim into Roosevelt's bust. Metal filling the crack during striking creates a raised spike on Roosevelt's portrait. On a coin as small as the dime (17.91mm versus 24.3mm for the quarter), a spike can be subtle and 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 useful addition to the cross-denomination record of these die cracks.

Cross References

• Cross reference: JCd-2004P_002. 12/13/2016.

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