SHD-10c-2007P-02 Shattered Die

Description

A dramatic example of catastrophic die failure, this shattered die variety on the 2007 Philadelphia Roosevelt dime was cataloged by Cuds on Coins as SHD-10c-2007P-02. Shattered dies occur when multiple die cracks propagate across the die face, creating a web-like pattern of raised lines that radiate outward and intersect, fragmenting the die surface into multiple sections. This specimen documents progressive deterioration: the coin pictured at stage 2A shows a retained interior die break where the cracked segment remains held in position, while stage 2C shows a full interior die break where the fragment has shifted or fallen away. These stages illustrate the progression from initial cracking through fragmentation to eventual die collapse. Shattered die errors rank among the most visually striking failures because the network of raised cracks creates an unmistakable spiderweb effect across the surface. Roosevelt dimes, struck continuously since 1946, occasionally yield shattered die specimens when dies run beyond serviceable life during high-volume production. Error collectors prize shattered dies for their dramatic appearance and the mechanical narrative they preserve.

Attribution History

• Cross reference: none. The Roosevelt dime pictured (2A) has a retained interior die break, while 2C has an interior die break.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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