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

Description

Cataloged by Cuds on Coins, this shattered die variety appears on the 2007 Roosevelt Dime struck at the Philadelphia Mint. The "B" suffix indicates a sub-variety of the fourth shattered die documented for this date and mint, differentiated from the "A" variant by distinct crack configurations or progression stages. Shattered dies represent the terminal stage of die failure, where an extensive crack network has spread across the die face until the die can no longer produce acceptable coins. Unlike individual cracks or cuds affecting localized areas, a shattered die exhibits interconnected fracture lines radiating across much of the surface, creating a web-like pattern on struck coins. Roosevelt Dimes from Philadelphia in 2007 were produced in substantial quantities, and the progressive nature of die shattering means coins struck at different points during the collapse show varying degrees of crack development. Multiple documented shattered dies for this single date reflect the high production volumes that pushed dies to their structural limits.

Attribution History

• Discovered by George Winters
• Cross reference: none. 01/01/2015.
• Expert attribution by Cuds on Coins

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