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I am looking at a 1954 Roosevelt Proof Dime. The coin is graded by NGC and the holder makes it hard to see the mint mark. The pictures are similar to DDO-001 on VV. The following 'Stage A' Die Markers are present on the subject coin - Die chip below 4 of date – EDS, Strong lower J of designer's initials, Die scratch in field Southwest from eyebrow & Reverse is EDS. Thoughts or comments?
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Kinda hard to argue that yours is not DDO-001. Based on what I am seeing, it certainly looks like a good attribution. Do the rest of the obverse devices show the extra thickness as mentioned on VV? The bottom bar of the E in LIBERTY should be a dead giveaway on this variety.Bob Piazza
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Hello Bob, Here are some additional pics of the obverse lettering. I must admit I am unclear as to the significance of the 'E'. Please point it out to me. Thanks in advance for the help. Cheers, Bruce.Comment
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Sure Bruce. I don't know if it was to you or not, but pretty recently, I explained that Class 6 extra thickness also usually showed some distortion/distention/twisting of the letters/numbers. This coin shows some of that on the E of LIBERTY. Notice how the lower horizontal bar has a slight 'ski-jump' portion at the right edge. In addition, the entire lower horizontal bar is significantly thicker that the two bars above it. The middle bar actually has a very slight twist at the end. As a matter of fact, all of the lower parts of the letters in LIBERTY are thicker, and they get closer to normal the as you get towards the rim. You can use this sort of stuff as a diagnostic for identifying a class 6 doubled die.I must admit I am unclear as to the significance of the 'E'. Please point it out to me.
Lincoln Cents show this 'ski-slope' effect very well the E of WE on class 6 doubled dies. It can be quite dramatic on some examples.
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Bob Piazza
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Hello Bob, lol, yes it was me with the discussion about Class 6 extra thickness. That is what made me a little cautious about this one. I see what you are talking about in the pic. Thanks for the explanation. Cheers, Bruce.Comment
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