2016 (D) Roosevelt Dime - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-002

Description

Very similar to WDDR-001 but not quite as strong, WDDR-002 on the 2016 Denver Mint Roosevelt Dime documents hub doubling on the reverse that parallels the primary doubled die reverse while exhibiting reduced spread intensity. This comparative relationship provides collectors a built-in attribution aid, as specimens can be evaluated against the stronger WDDR-001 diagnostics to confirm the lesser displacement characteristic of WDDR-002. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 2016-D 10¢ WDDR-002, the Roosevelt Dime reverse features the torch, olive branch, and oak branch design by John R. Sinnock introduced in 1946. Hub doubling on this reverse creates secondary impressions on the torch flame, branch elements, and legend text where the reduced spread compared to WDDR-001 requires closer examination. The 2016 Denver Mint dime belongs to the modern copper-nickel clad era, and the comparative note linking this variety to WDDR-001 establishes a diagnostic hierarchy within the 2016-D doubled die reverse census. The relationship documents how multiple working dies from the same doubled hub can produce varying displacement intensities.

Cross References

• None known Comments: This variety is very similar to WDDR-001, but isn’t quite as strong.; Wexler Variety ID: 2016-D 10¢ WDDR-002

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