1939 Doubled Die Obverse DDO-003

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Verified LegacyDoubled Die Obverse

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1939

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Description

Cataloged as DDO-003 for the 1939 Philadelphia Mercury Dime, this variety presents medium extra thickness on IN GOD WE TRUST, the date, and designer's initials AW on Adolph Weinman's obverse — the trio of elements commonly affected by hub displacement on Mercury Dime obverses. Cross-referenced as 3-O-VI in the CONECA system — variety 3, obverse, Class VI distorted hub doubling — this designation identifies a mechanism where the working hub deformed under pressure, producing broadened design elements with thickened strokes rather than clearly directional separation. The medium intensity falls between subtle broadening and clearly separated impressions, requiring moderate magnification for confident identification. Die markers UVC-234 and DMR-005 confirm the specific working die. The 1939 Mercury Dime was struck at the Philadelphia Mint in 90% silver at 2.5 grams, produced in the final peacetime year before World War II reshaped American coinage. Examine IN GOD WE TRUST under 7x magnification for medium letter thickening, then confirm similar broadening on the date and AW initials.