2008-D Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-001

Description

Representing the first documented doubled die reverse for the 2008 Denver Mint Roosevelt Dime, this variety carries Wexler Variety ID: 2008-D 10¢ WDDR-001 and was attributed by the Wexler Team. Doubled die varieties on Roosevelt Dimes require careful examination under at least 5x to 10x magnification, as the small diameter of the dime compresses design elements into a tight area where doubling can be subtle. Authentication typically involves comparing suspected specimens against known attribution photographs, focusing on the torch, branches, and inscription lettering where hub displacement is most readily detected. The Roosevelt Dime has been in continuous production since 1946, making it one of the longest-running designs in United States coinage, and doubled dies have been documented across its entire production span from silver-composition issues through the modern clad era. Denver's 2008 production predates the significant mintage reductions that would occur in 2009 during the economic recession, meaning this date saw normal high-volume output with the corresponding die consumption that supports doubled die discovery.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Don Hall Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2008-D 10¢ WDDR-001
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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