1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-001

Description

Exhibiting strong spread on UNITED STATES, ONE DIME, the left branch and leaves, the dot, the flame, and E PLURIB of PLURIBUS, this primary doubled die reverse for the 1963 Roosevelt Silver Dime is cross-referenced as FS-801 — the Fivaz-Stanton designation confirming it as the most significant doubled die reverse for the date. The breadth of the doubling across multiple design elements — lettering, botanical detail, and the torch flame — indicates substantial displacement between hub impressions during die manufacturing, producing one of the more visually dramatic Roosevelt Dime doubled die reverses. Die markers include UVC-401, DMR-008, with Stage A showing both reverse and obverse in Early Die State, Stage B with both in Mid Die State, and Stage C at Late Die State (unconfirmed). The 1963 Roosevelt Dime was the penultimate year of 90% silver composition for the denomination, with the Coinage Act of 1965 mandating the switch to clad that began with 1965-dated coins. John R. Sinnock's Roosevelt obverse and torch-olive branch-oak branch reverse had been in continuous production since 1946, and by 1963 the design was thoroughly established. The FS-801 listing in the Cherrypickers' Guide ensures broad collector awareness and demand for this variety. Cataloged by VarietyVista, DDR-001 stands as the premier doubled die reverse variety on a date that marks the approaching end of an era in American silver coinage.

Die Markers

• UVC-401
• DMR-008
• Stage A:
• Reverse and Obverse are EDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• FS-801
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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