Roosevelt Dime Doubled Die Reverse / DDR Or MD?

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mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 10/14/2012 5:08 pm Hello, This is something that has been bugging me for quite a while so here's the photo to inspect. Please state the condition that we see on the reverse of this '70 dime with an explanation as to how the decision was derived. I will upload more info. later but wish to avoid having your decision swayed one way or another. The obverse is just a normal looking dime. thanks, mdpmedia Report this Post to the Staff

Coinguy1000 Valued Member United States 305 Posts	Posted 10/14/2012 9:30 pm I'm thinking DDR, But I am not a dime specialist. Report this Post to the Staff
daviscfad Pillar of the Community United States 4541 Posts	Posted 10/14/2012 11:49 pm Die determination? Report this Post to the Staff
Indian1 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 10/15/2012 12:09 am MD. I like to call them Wobblers Report this Post to the Staff
Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 10/15/2012 12:12 am I would say MD because there is doubling above and below...but thats just my opinion Report this Post to the Staff
mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 10/15/2012 02:02 am Hi, Let me ask a question regarding reference characteristics of DDOs and DDRs. Do both DDOs and DDRs have to have the same height(thickness) from the field upwards for the main 'character' as well as for the 'duplicated' part? I am not sure if the words, 'character' and 'duplicated' are even the correct terminology to use when describing what I am attempting to inquire about. Remember, I never mind being corrected nor being informed of a better mousetrap etc... Once someone reaches the point at which they feel they know everything about a subject a downfall usually occurs in that individual's pursuit of that particular discipline. I do not understand why that is so; it just often seems to work out that way. Humility rox Report this Post to the Staff
Indian1 Pillar of the Community United States 3640 Posts	Posted 10/15/2012 09:16 am I think the best thing to do first when learning about varieties/errors etc. (or just plain coin collecting period for that matter) is to watch and or read about the whole process involved with minting coins. From start to finish. Get to know the correct terms used also. The two main areas on a coin are the fields and the devices. The devices I believe are what you are referring to. They are the "raised" areas. On DDO's/ddr's the doubling is actually on the die. Part of it's design. Not intended to be in the first place but an actual mistake that was made by the engraver. It could also have been as in many cases on the master hub and or hub/hub's from which working dies are created from. The doubling can be in different positions. They could be north,south,east or west or in between. Or a mix of them all on the different devices. Take a look below at the classic 1955 DDO. Notice how on all three device areas (date,motto and liberty) the postion of the doubling is different in all of these areas. This particular DDO was from the master hub. Then got transferred to the working die. As far as how "high" the devices are raised has to do with the actual engraving of the die/hub in the first place then the pressure used during the striking process of the coin. They may vary from coin to coin some. As far as "knowing it all" i use this analogy. When I was 25 years old I knew everything there was to know about Women. 30 plus years later I now know nothing. Let's just say this. You learn something new every day and will continue to do so. I know, I just forgot. Report this Post to the Staff
mdpmedia Pillar of the Community United States 3546 Posts	Posted 10/15/2012 09:45 am Quote: I now know nothing. That's a very relevant correlation and helpful explanation. Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
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Roosevelt Dime DDR Or MD?