SHD-10c-2007P-02A Shattered Die

Description

Second in the shattered die census for the 2007 (P) Roosevelt dime, SHD-10c-2007P-02A was cataloged by the Cuds on Coins attribution service with the "A" suffix designating a specific die state within the shattering progression. Shattered dies occur when multiple die cracks interconnect across the die face, fragmenting the die surface into a mosaic of separated segments that remain held together only by the collar and die mounting. The visual effect on struck coins is dramatic: a network of raised lines covers significant portions of the coin's surface, creating a web-like pattern that transforms the normal smooth fields and crisp design elements into a crackled landscape. John R. Sinnock's Roosevelt dime, measuring 17.9mm in diameter, provides a compact canvas where even moderate die fracturing covers a proportionally large area of the coin face. The "02" establishes this as the second shattered die documented for the 2007-P dime, while "A" tracks the die state — likely representing an earlier stage of the shattering process before additional cracks developed in subsequent die states (which might be designated B, C, etc.). Philadelphia's substantial 2007 dime production generated the die usage rates that make shattered die varieties statistically possible, as dies pushed to their operational limits eventually develop the cascade of interconnected cracks that define the shattered die classification. Four documented shattered dies for the 2007-P Roosevelt dime (SHD-02 through SHD-04) constitute an unusually rich census for this variety type on a single date-mint, suggesting conditions that either promoted die failure or attracted focused specialist attention. Collectors should examine specimens under 10-15x magnification for the characteristic raised crack network, noting that shattered die patterns are distinct from single-line die breaks and cover a broader area, often spanning from rim to rim across the die face.

Attribution History

• Discovered by George Winters
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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