2014 Doubled Die Reverse WDDR-004

Description

Assigned Wexler variety identifier 2014-P 10¢ WDDR-004, this Philadelphia-struck Roosevelt dime carries hub doubling on its reverse die — the fourth cataloged DDR for the 2014-P issue. Roosevelt dimes have been struck continuously since 1946, making the series one of the longest-running in U.S. coinage history, and doubled die varieties appear throughout its span with varying degrees of strength and collector appeal. The reverse design, featuring a torch flanked by olive and oak branches with the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM curving across the upper field, was created by Chief Engraver John R. Sinnock and has remained essentially unchanged through the transition from silver composition (1946-1964) to copper-nickel clad (1965-present). Hub doubling on the dime's compact design elements can be subtle, as the small diameter of the planchet — just 17.91 millimeters — compresses design features into a tight space where even significant hub shifts may translate to only fractions of a millimeter of visible spread. No cross-references to other attribution catalogs have been established for this variety, and no distinctive die markers have been reported beyond the doubling itself. Collectors should examine the reverse inscriptions and the torch details under at least 10x magnification, paying particular attention to E PLURIBUS UNUM and the edges of the branch leaves where spread is most commonly observed on Roosevelt dime DDR varieties.

Attribution History

• Discovered by Allen Darrow Cross References: None known
• None known; Wexler Variety ID: 2014-P 10¢ WDDR-004
• Expert attribution by Wexler Team

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