1937 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

Description

Medium spread on the date with light spread on the designer's initials, bust, chin area, and IN GOD WE TRUST establishes DDO-003 of the 1937 Mercury Dime as a multi-element doubled die obverse. The spread affects both Adolph Weinman's Winged Liberty head and the peripheral lettering, indicating a hub-doubling event displacing design elements across a wide area. Cross-referenced as 3-O-IV+VIII, this variety carries a classification combining Class IV and Class VIII characteristics, suggesting pivoted doubling with a rotational component. Die markers UVC-083 and DMR-005 provide independent diagnostics confirming the specific working die. The Mercury Dime series, running 1916 through 1945, is popular for variety collecting due to Weinman's intricate high-relief design, which clearly displays even subtle doubling effects. The 1937 Philadelphia issue had a robust mintage ensuring base-date availability. Struck in 90% silver and 10% copper, this Mercury Dime documents a hub-doubling event across multiple obverse features.

Die Markers

• UVC-083, DMR-005

Attribution History

• 3-O-IV+VIII

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