1963 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-015

Description

Graduated spread intensity defines DDR-015 on the 1963 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime, with medium spread on the left dot, UNITED STATES, and E PLU of E PLURIBUS UNUM combined with light rotational spread on ONE and the olive branches. Struck in 90% silver, this variety is cataloged by VarietyVista as UVC-415 and DMR-022, with die stage A at early die state. The medium spread on the left dot, legend, and motto creates visible secondary impressions on these upper reverse elements, while lighter rotational spread on the denomination and olive branches establishes a secondary diagnostic zone. The graduated intensity from medium on the legend to light rotational on the denomination documents varying displacement across the die face. John R. Sinnock's Roosevelt Dime reverse features the torch, olive, and oak branch design where hub doubling affects both text and botanical elements. The 1963 silver dime belongs to the penultimate year of 90% silver production before the 1965 transition to clad. The EDS stage A classification indicates minimal die deterioration, preserving clear doubling impressions on this pre-1965 silver variety.

Die Markers

• UVC-415
• DMR-022
• Stage A:
• Reverse is EDS
• Numerous die scratches on Obverse – EDS
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Joe Feld
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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