SHD-10c-2007P-04A Shattered Die

Description

Cataloged by the Cuds on Coins attribution service as SHD-10c-2007P-04A, this shattered die variety was discovered on the 2007 (P) Roosevelt dime — documenting the fourth identified shattered die for this date-mint with the "A" suffix indicating a specific die state within the progression. Shattered dies represent the most extreme form of die deterioration, where multiple cracks have propagated across the die face so extensively that the die surface is fractured into a network of separated segments connected only by the surrounding die collar and mounting hardware. On struck coins, shattered dies produce a dramatic web of raised lines covering large portions or the entirety of one or both surfaces, creating a visually striking appearance distinct from the single-crack patterns of standard die breaks or pre-cuds. John R. Sinnock's Roosevelt dime design, in production since 1946, provides the 17.9mm diameter canvas on which this die fracture network appears. Philadelphia struck a large volume of Roosevelt dimes in 2007, and four documented shattered die varieties for this single date-mint suggests either that the die steel or production conditions in 2007 were particularly conducive to die failure, or that the 2007-P Roosevelt dime received intensive specialist scrutiny. The "04A" designation indicates this is the fourth shattered die cataloged, with the A suffix tracking a specific early die state of the shattering progression — shattered dies often progress through identifiable stages as additional cracks develop and existing cracks widen. Collectors should examine both surfaces under moderate magnification for the characteristic raised crack network that defines shattered die varieties, noting that the pattern typically covers a broader area than individual die cracks and may extend from rim to rim across the die face.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Jon Sullivan
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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