1940-D Doubled Die Reverse DDR-003

Description

Cataloged as DDR-003 for the 1940-D Mercury Dime, this variety displays light spread across multiple elements of Adolph Weinman's reverse: UNITED STATES OF, the upper portion of the axe blade, the central band binding the fasces, and the surrounding leaves. The fasces — a Roman symbol of civic authority consisting of bundled rods bound by a band with a protruding axe — forms the central reverse motif, and the involvement of its sculptural components (axe, band, leaves) alongside the inscription creates a spread pattern spanning both text and relief elements. Cross-referenced as 3-R-II-C in the CONECA system — variety 3, reverse, Class II distorted hub doubling with counterclockwise displacement — indicating lateral shift without rotation. Die markers UVC-237 and DMR-011 confirm the working die. The 1940-D Mercury Dime was struck at the Denver Mint in 90% silver at 2.5 grams. Examine UNITED STATES OF under 7x magnification for the most accessible text-based spread, then inspect the upper axe blade and binding band of the fasces for confirming displacement on the sculptural elements.

Die Markers

• UVC-237, DMR-011

Attribution History

• 3-R-II-C

External References