SKH-10c-2001P-02 Spiked Head

Description

Second spiked head documented for the 2001 Philadelphia Mint Roosevelt Dime, this variety was identified during the early 21st century — a period when Roosevelt Dime die variety research was gaining momentum alongside the well-established Lincoln Cent variety community. The spiked head forms when the obverse and reverse dies clash without an intervening planchet, transferring elements of the torch reverse into the obverse die surface and creating a raised spike on Roosevelt's portrait. The 2001-P dime was struck in the year that also saw the introduction of the Sacagawea Dollar and the continuation of the 50 State Quarters program, a period of intense numismatic activity at the Philadelphia Mint with multiple denominations competing for press time and die production resources. Two spiked heads documented for 2001-P reflects the early stage of systematic dime spiked head research — later dates would be searched more thoroughly as awareness of these varieties grew. The torch, olive branch, and oak branch on the Roosevelt Dime reverse provide multiple potential clash transfer sources, and the specific design element responsible for each spike can often be identified through careful overlay analysis of obverse and reverse design positions. Cataloged by Cuds on Coins and documented May 10, 2016, SKH-10c-2001P-02 demonstrates that die clash events on Roosevelt Dimes were occurring consistently through the turn of the millennium.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Earl M
• Cross reference: none. 05/10/2016.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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