1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

Description

Carrying the Cherrypickers designation FS-804, DDR-004 of the 1963 Proof Roosevelt Dime ranks among the more widely recognized varieties in the series. Cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-404 (DMR-011), this variety displays a medium spread on UNITED and the left stem of the olive branch, with lighter spread appearing as notches on E PLURIBUS, ONE DIME, and AMERICA. The term "notches" describes a step-like displacement along letter edges where the doubled image creates a jagged profile rather than a smooth contour — a diagnostic that distinguishes this variety from specimens showing uniform extra thickness. The olive branch stem provides a complementary confirmation point, as linear design elements amplify even moderate spread into clearly visible parallel lines. As a proof issue from the last year of 90% silver Roosevelt Dime production, the 1963 DDR-004 benefits from the sharp detail inherent in proof striking, which renders notch-style doubling on letter edges with exceptional clarity. The FS-804 cross-reference places this variety in the Cherrypickers' Guide, broadening its recognition beyond dedicated die variety specialists.

Die Markers

• UVC-404
• DMR-011
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by J. T. Stanton
• FS-804
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

External References