1989 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Cross-referenced as CONECA 1-R-II, the 1989 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime WDDR-001 is the primary doubled die reverse variety cataloged for this date. The CONECA attribution of 1-R-II identifies it as the first reverse doubled die of Class II type documented for the 1989 dime, confirming its status within both the Wexler and CONECA cataloging systems. Class II distorted hub doubling produces spread toward the center of the die, creating extra thickness or close separation on affected design elements. As a Philadelphia Mint business strike from the clad composition era, this variety was produced on the copper-nickel clad planchets introduced in 1965 when silver was removed from circulating dimes. The WDDR-001 designation as the first listed doubled die reverse for 1989 suggests this is among the more prominent or earliest-discovered reverse varieties for the date. Cataloged under Wexler Variety ID 1989-P 10¢ WDDR-001, the dual CONECA and Wexler cross-references provide independent confirmation paths for attribution.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Whaden Curtis Cross References: CONECA: 1-R-II PHOTOS NEEDED
• CONECA: 1-R-II PHOTOS NEEDED; Wexler Variety ID: 1989-P 10¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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