2016 (P) Roosevelt Dime - Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-015

Description

Approaching the upper range of the 2016 DDR catalog, WDDR-015 for the Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime reflects the extraordinary documentation effort that characterized this production year. Twenty-two doubled die reverses from a single year and mint mark — an unusually high count — suggest either favorable conditions for hub misalignment during die production or an especially thorough search effort by the attributor community, or most likely a combination of both factors. The doubled die reverse originates when the working die receives a second hub impression that lands slightly offset from the first, and on the Roosevelt Dime's reverse, the displacement typically affects the torch bands, flame detail, branch elements, or peripheral lettering. Each new variety adds incrementally to the understanding of die production practices at the Philadelphia Mint. Variety collectors value complete year sets within a denomination, making high-count years like 2016 both challenging and rewarding to pursue. Cataloged by the Wexler Team under Wexler Variety ID 2016-P 10¢ WDDR-015.

Cross References

• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2016-P 10¢ WDDR-015

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