1968-S Doubled Die Obverse DDO-002

Description

Carrying the coveted FS-101 Fivaz-Stanton designation, this 1968-S Roosevelt Dime DDO-002 ranks among the most prominent doubled die obverses in the clad dime series. Strong hub doubling spread is visible on LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the date — the three primary diagnostic zones that variety specialists examine first on any Roosevelt obverse. VarietyVista catalogs this die with UVC-513 and DMR-004 classification codes, placing it within their systematic die marker registry that tracks unique variety characteristics and die marriage relationships. Three distinct die states have been documented: Stage A appears in early die state (EDS), though this stage remains unconfirmed pending additional specimens; Stage B shows both obverse and reverse in mid-die state (MDS), the most commonly encountered condition; and Stage C represents late die state (LDS) where die wear has progressed significantly. The reverse is identified as RDV-002, distinguished by its strong flame detail on the torch — a reverse die variety that helps confirm die marriage attribution when paired with the doubled obverse. The 1968-S was the first San Francisco proof issue after the Mint resumed S-mintmark usage on proof coins following the 1965-1967 mintmark-free period, making doubled dies from this transitional year particularly noteworthy. The strong spread across multiple design elements places this variety in the upper tier of collectible Roosevelt Dime doubled dies, and its FS-101 cross-reference ensures widespread recognition in third-party grading attribution services.

Die Markers

• UVC-513
• DMR-004
• Stage A:
• EDS (unconfirmed)
• Stage B:
• Obverse and Reverse are MDS
• Stage C:
• Obverse and Reverse are LDS

Attribution History

• Discovered by Delma K. Romines
• FS-101
• Expert attribution by VarietyVista

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