2015 (P) Roosevelt Dime - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015

Description

Reverse design elements on the Roosevelt Dime — the central torch, its flame, the olive branch to the left, and the oak branch to the right — were arranged by John R. Sinnock to symbolize liberty, peace, and strength. These elements have remained unchanged since 1946, making the reverse a consistent canvas on which die variety collectors can track doubling across generations of production. WDDR-015 from the 2015 Philadelphia Mint is a doubled die reverse where the working die received a misaligned secondary hub impression, creating offset design elements that repeat on every coin struck from that die. Identifying DDR varieties on dimes demands careful attention because the denomination's compact diameter limits the physical space available for doubling to manifest. What might appear as a dramatic spread on a larger denomination can reduce to a fraction of a millimeter on a dime, requiring magnification and proper lighting. The Wexler Team attributed this variety and cataloged it as Wexler Variety ID 2015-P 10¢ WDDR-015.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2015-P 10¢ WDDR-015

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