New Doubled Die Obverse 1955 S Roosevelt Dime

[Jeff Stanley]

I found this one the other day. 1955 S Roosevelt dime with what looks like doubling of the lips, brow, and forehead. It looks similar to a Wexler Listing, WDDO-001 that only notes the doubling of the lips. None of the die markers in the Wexler listing are present either. I would certainly consider submitting this for examination.

[occnumis2021]

i think wexler has stopped with submissions IIRC.

wiles is still doing subs but this is probably going to be called clashing or counter-clashing.

it kinda looks like die deterioration doubling.

if you sub the coin, please let us know how it goes.

[Jeff Stanley]

i think wexler has stopped with submissions IIRC.

wiles is still doing subs but this is probably going to be called clashing or counter-clashing.

it kinda looks like die deterioration doubling.

if you sub the coin, please let us know how it goes.

Normally I am quick to call something that looks like this a clash. I read an article by Ken Potter on the 64 D that looks similar that he was arguing against Wiles's theory that it was a clash. Normally, I never get stuck on these but his one is challenging and presents a lot of evidence that supports different theories.. The extra metal that is present supports both theories on this one. The 1953 S FS-401 is a die clash variety that looks similar in the lips area but lacks the extra metal on the brow. I have a couple more coins that need examination so it may be time to submit them and get a different set of eyes on them. You are correct, Wexler announced his retirement a couple of months back. I have some other die variety specialists at my coin club that I will have them take a look and then I will send them in with any notes or comments they have. I will share the results regardless. Thank you for your response.

[Jeff Stanley]

I found this one the other day. 1955 S Roosevelt dime with what looks like doubling of the lips, brow, and forehead. It looks similar to a Wexler Listing, WDDO-001 that only notes the doubling of the lips. None of the die markers in the Wexler listing are present either. I would certainly consider submitting this for examination.

It turns out that this was not a doubled die. As someone suggested, this was in fact a die clash. In fact, this was listed as a new Cherrypicker's variety, 1955 S FS-401 "Bugs Bunny" variety. I have since found another lower uncirculated example. I will definitely be submitting this to PCGS for variety attribution and a nice True View.