1935 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Premier doubled die obverse for the 1935 Mercury Dime, DDO-001 displays a strong spread on the date, designer Adolph Weinman's initials, and IN GOD WE TRUST — making it one of the more desirable varieties in the Winged Liberty Head series. Cross-referenced as 1-O-II-C under the CONECA system, this variety carries die markers UVC-059 and DMR-002. The strong spread across three distinct design elements — the date numerals, the tiny AW monogram near Liberty's neck truncation, and the full motto — indicates substantial hub displacement during die preparation. Class II hub doubling produces a distorted spread that varies in direction across the die face, creating doubled outlines differing in magnitude depending on distance from the pivot point. Weinman's "Mercury" Dime, more accurately called the Winged Liberty Head, depicts Liberty wearing a winged Phrygian cap symbolizing freedom of thought, with a fasces and olive branch on the reverse. The 1935 Philadelphia issue was struck during the Depression era in 90% silver at 17.9mm. Focus on the date, the AW monogram, and the motto for the strong doubled outlines that distinguish this premier variety.

Die Markers

• UVC-059, DMR-002

Attribution History

• 1-O-II-C

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