1946-D Doubled Die Obverse DDO-001

Description

Medium spread across the date, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the designer's initials JS (shown side by side) with lighter spread on LIBERTY characterizes this inaugural doubled die obverse for the Denver-minted 1946 Roosevelt dime, cataloged as DDO-001 by VarietyVista with unique variety code UVC-039 and die markers reference DMR-003. Three die stages are tracked: Stage A at early die state remains unconfirmed, Stage B at mid-die-state is also unconfirmed, and Stage C captures the obverse at late die state while the reverse is listed as DDR-006 in LDS condition. The pairing with DDR-006 makes this a dual-variety die marriage where both faces carry hub doubling, significantly increasing the coin's numismatic interest. The obverse die variety is classified as ODV-001, establishing it as the first obverse die variety in the cataloging sequence. VarietyVista's notation that a specimen is needed for new color digital photos suggests that the existing documentation relies on older imaging, and updated high-resolution photography could reveal additional diagnostic details. The 1946-D Roosevelt dime holds a special place in American numismatics as the first year of John R. Sinnock's design honoring President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had died in April 1945. Denver struck 61.0 million of these inaugural dimes. The medium spread on the date digits would be visible under moderate magnification, with the doubled image of each numeral sitting adjacent to the primary impression. For collectors building a comprehensive Roosevelt dime DDO set, DDO-001 for 1946-D represents a foundational variety from the series' birth year.

Die Markers

• UVC-039
• DMR-003
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Obverse is LDS
• Reverse is LISTED as DDR-006 – LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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