2016 (P) Roosevelt Dime - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-012

Description

The oak branch on the Roosevelt Dime reverse, positioned to the right of the central torch, symbolizes strength and independence — values associated with both the nation and the president the coin honors. Its serrated leaf edges and acorn detail provide fine design elements where doubled die effects can be detected under magnification. WDDR-012 for the 2016 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime is one of twenty-two reverse varieties documented for this prolific year. Doubled die reverses originate in the die shop, not on the coining press, which is why every coin struck from an affected die exhibits identical doubling — a key diagnostic that separates true hub doubling from the strike-to-strike inconsistency of machine damage. Collectors encountering a 2016-P dime with suspected doubling can compare their specimen against published references to determine which, if any, cataloged variety it matches. The Wexler Team documented this variety and assigned it Wexler Variety ID 2016-P 10¢ WDDR-012 for identification and reference purposes.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2016-P 10¢ WDDR-012

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