Top 10 Roosevelt Dime Doubled Die Errors That Are Worth Big Money

The Roosevelt Dime series of coins is generally known for having errors and variations, especially their beautiful mint mark varieties. But that doesn’t mean that there are no double-die coins in this series. In fact, several double-die coins are quite valuable among collectors. In this article, we will take a look at the top 10 Roosevelt Dime Double Die coins.

10. 1950 D Double-Die Reverse Dime

This 1950 coin was minted at the Denver Mint. The Denver Mint was known for minting good and clear coins of the time. This particular variety has been known to collectors for decades and is very popular. The reverse design of this coin has clear doubling, especially in the letters of the “Motto”. The torch, oak and olive branches also have doubling, which cannot be overlooked. In 2012, this coin was auctioned for $325 by PCGS in grade MS 66.

9. 1968 S Proof Double-Die Reverse Dime

The 1968 S Proof Double-Die Reverse Dime is a coin that is rarely seen in the market, which shows its rarity. The doubling in this coin is mainly seen in the “Motto”, especially in the first four and the last three letters. “United States” also has a doubling with a leftward shift of the letters. In 2017, this coin was auctioned for $210 by PCGS in grade Proof 67.

8. 1968 S Double-Die Obverse Dime

At the eighth spot on this list is another Proof coin from 1968, but this time it is the Obverse Double-Die coin. This coin is very similar to the previous coin in terms of rarity. Doubling is seen throughout the “Motto” facing north, especially in the word “LIBERTY,” where the doubling is equally visible across all the letters. An NGC-graded Proof 68 coin was sold for $184.

7. 1948 Double-Die Reverse Dim

What surprises me most about this 1948 coin is that very few people know about this variety, even though the doubling is very evident in this coin. Doubling can be seen in most of the letters on the edge of the coin. Doubling is clearly visible in “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DIME.” In 2014, a PCGS-graded MS 66 Full Bands coin was sold for $338.

6. 1947 S Double-Die Reverse Dime

This coin comes in sixth place on this list. The 1947 S Double-Die Reverse Dime shows doubling in the letters “Motto”, “Nomination” and “America”. The oak branch stem and olive leaves also have doubling. But the problem with this coin is that most of the 1947 San Francisco Mint coins were so poorly made that the doubling is hard to spot. In 2014, a PCGS graded MS 67 coin was auctioned for $330.

5. 1946 S Double-Die Reverse Dime

The 1946 S Roosevelt Dime is a unique coin, with both a double-die reverse and a refleshed mintmark. It shows doubling in the words “One Dime” and “America”. The oak leaves also double on the right side. In 2014, a PCGS graded MS 67 Full Bands coin was auctioned for $544.

4. 1954 Double-Die Reverse Dime

The 1954 Double-Die Reverse Dime is a very interesting coin, with eastward doubling in the lower portion of the torch and the trunk of the oak branch. In 2014, an MS 66 graded coin was auctioned by PCGS for $411.

3. 1963 Proof Double-Die Reverse Dime

The 1963 Proof coin has several double-die reverse varieties, some of which are more impressive. In this variety, doubling is seen in the first four letters of the “Motto”. There is also some doubling in the words “United States of America”. In 2013, a Proof 68 Deep Cameo graded coin was auctioned for $602.

2. 1960 Proof Double-Die Obverse Dime

The 1960 Proof Roosevelt Dime is another unique coin with doubling in almost all design elements. The designer’s initials, date, “motto” and the word “LIBERTY” have doubling. Even Roosevelt’s face has an extra ear. In 2014, a Proof 65 graded coin was auctioned for $1161.

1. 1964 D Double-Die Reverse Dime

First up on this list is the 1964 D Double-Die Reverse Dime. This coin has the ends of the “flames” doubled facing west and the letters of “USA” have very clean doubling. This coin is considered very popular among collectors. In 2007, an MS 65 graded coin was auctioned by PCGS for $2530.

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