1936 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Second in the DDO catalog for the 1936 Philadelphia Mercury Dime, DDO-002 exhibits light spread on the date, designer's initials AW, and IN GOD WE TRUST on Adolph Weinman's obverse. Cross-referenced as 2-O-II-C+VI in the CONECA system, this variety carries a notably rare dual-class designation: variety 2, obverse, combined Class II (distorted hub doubling) and Class VI (distorted die doubling). This combined classification indicates two distinct mechanisms contributed to the visible doubling — lateral hub displacement during die sinking plus die-level distortion during use — producing a complex spread pattern blending uniform directional shift with localized thickening. Die markers UVC-070 and DMR-005 confirm the working die, distinguishing DDO-002 from DDO-001 (FS-101, Class I clockwise) and DDO-003 (Class II counterclockwise). The multi-mechanism origin makes DDO-002 instructive for variety specialists studying how different doubling classes coexist on a single die. The 1936 Mercury Dime was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver at 2.5 grams. Examine the date and AW initials under 7x magnification for the light spread.

Die Markers

• UVC-070, DMR-005

Attribution History

• 2-O-II-C+VI

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