2005 (P) Roosevelt Dime - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Recorded under Wexler identifier 2005-P 10¢ WDDR-002, this second cataloged doubled die reverse for the 2005 Philadelphia Roosevelt dime documents a hubbing anomaly on one of the working dies used during that year's production. The 2005 dime occupied an interesting position in the U.S. Mint's output schedule — the same year saw the introduction of the redesigned Jefferson nickel with its new forward-facing portrait and detached-serif lettering, yet the Roosevelt dime continued with its unchanged 1946-vintage design, a contrast that highlighted the dime's remarkable longevity. Hub doubling on the 2005 reverse die would appear on the same Sinnock-designed torch, olive branch, and oak branch elements that had been struck on dimes for fifty-nine consecutive years, and the accumulated expertise of variety researchers in examining this familiar design made even subtle DDR varieties detectable. No cross-references to CONECA, Cherrypickers, or other attribution systems have been reported for WDDR-002, and no distinctive die markers beyond the doubled elements have been noted. For variety specialists, the second DDR for a date-mint provides a natural comparison point against the first-listed WDDR-001, and collectors seeking to attribute their specimens must differentiate the specific spread characteristics of each cataloged die.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2005-P 10¢ WDDR-002

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