1964 Doubled Die Reverse DDR-004

Description

Paired with the blunt 9 obverse die variety (ODV-011), the 1964 Proof Roosevelt Dime DDR-004 exhibits medium hub doubling spread on ONE DIME, AMERICA, and UNUM across John R. Sinnock's reverse design featuring a torch flanked by olive and oak branches. The blunt 9 characteristic on ODV-011 describes the tail of the numeral 9 in the date 1964, which terminates abruptly rather than tapering to a fine point — a die variety distinction visible under magnification on the obverse. This combination of a reverse doubled die with a specific obverse die variety (blunt 9) means attribution requires examining both sides of the coin. Die markers UVC-438 and DMR-013 track this variety through three stages: Stage A in early die state (unconfirmed), Stage B where both reverse and obverse reach mid die state, and Stage C in late die state (unconfirmed). The 1964 date holds special significance as the final year of 90% silver Roosevelt Dimes — the Coinage Act of 1965 mandated copper-nickel clad composition beginning that year. As a proof issue struck at Philadelphia, the mirror fields enhance the medium spread visibility. Struck at 2.50 grams in 90% silver. Attributed by VarietyVista. Examine ONE DIME, AMERICA, and UNUM for medium doubled contours, then verify the blunt 9 tail on the obverse date.

Die Markers

• UVC-438
• DMR-013
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Reverse and Obverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• LDS (unconfirmed)

Attribution History

• Discovered by Chris Pilliod
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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