1962 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-002

Description

A proof variety from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1962 Roosevelt Dime DDR-002 exhibits a light spread on ONE DIME, UNITED STATES OF, and the E PLU portion of E PLURIBUS UNUM — a partial legend spread that affects the upper reverse inscription more prominently than the lower elements. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-382 with die marriage reference DMR-004, this variety is documented across three die states: Stage A in early die state is unconfirmed, Stage B in mid-die state is similarly unconfirmed, and Stage C shows both reverse and obverse in late die state. The limited die state documentation suggests that few specimens have been available for detailed study, and examples in confirmed early or mid-die state would help complete the variety's die state profile. The 1962 Proof Roosevelt Dime was struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint during the final years before the Coinage Act of 1965 eliminated silver from dime production. Doubled die varieties on pre-1965 proof silver dimes carry particular appeal because they combine variety collecting with the desirability of precious metal content and proof presentation. The light spread on the upper legend, while requiring magnification to appreciate fully, represents genuine hub doubling distinct from the strike doubling artifacts that sometimes mimic doubled die characteristics.

Die Markers

• UVC-382
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• MDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage C:
• Reverse and Obverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chris Pilliod
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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