Doubled Die Index

 Stars Obverse, With Legend 1860-1891

 

Date and Variety
Major Sets

Obverse Image

Reverse Image

Variety Macro Image

Description

1860
F-106

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 Obverse die doubling is seen on the letters within UNITED STATES. There is die doubling on Liberty's nose and within her lips.
1861 Type II Obverse
F-102

 

 Reverse die doubling is seen above the oak leaves in the lower right wreath.
1870
F-105

 

 Die doubling above (O)NE and (D)IME on reverse die is readily visible.
1871
F-103

 

 On a small amount of proof strikes, the letters (OF A) MERICA are obviously doubled.
1872
F-105

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 The reverse die was hubbed twice with the second hubbing being rotated approximately 175 degrees from the initial hubbing.
F-115

 

 Doubled die reverse is paired with different obverse diae. The reverse die was hubbed twice with the second hubbing being rotated approximately 175 degrees from the initial hubbing.
1873 With Arrows
F-107

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 Variety with spectacular die doubling within and to the right of the shield, is considered R-6 and is infrequently encountered, bringing a significant premium when located.
1875-S Below Wreath
F-106

 

 Die doubling under the lowest crossbar in the upper shield is seen on the obverse.
1876
F-104 Type I Reverse

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 Reverse die is sharply doubled on the denomination. The doubling on the two E's in ONE DIME is the primary diagnostic for this variety.
F-110 Type I Reverse

 

 On the reverse die, die doubling is seen on the letters DI(ME).
F-111 Type I Reverse

 

Reverse die s doubled with the M in DIME being the primary diagnostic point. The right upright of the M is tilted downward and out of horizontal alignment with the rest of the letters in DIME.
F-116 Type I Reverse

 

 The letters in the denomination on reverse die are doubled. The most significant die doubling is seen on ON(E) and DIM(E).
1876-S
F-103 Type I Reverse

 

 On the reverse die, the IM in DIME is doubled. The doubling on the I is visible at the base of the letter, while the doubling on the M can be seen above the left diagonal and the right upright.
F-115 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, D(IM)E show die doubling.
F-116 Type I Reverse

 

 On the reverse die, the letters IM in DIME are doubled with the most obvious diagnostic being at the top of left upright on DI(M)E.
1876-CC
F-103 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, the entire denomination is doubled with both E's in ONE DIME exhibit significant die doubling.
F-105 Type I Reverse

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On the obverse die, the letters OF AMERICA are strongly doubled. Additional doubling can be found in the lower gown lines and at the bottom of the base, directly above the date digits. This is the first die pairing of obverse so doubling is very clear.
F-106 Type I Reverse

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Same obverse die as F-105 with similar die doubling of the letters OF AMERICA. Reverse die shows die doubling at right upright of O(N)E and above (D)IME.
F-107 Type I Reverse

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Same obverse die as F-105 and F-106 but with significant die erosion. Die doubling of the letters OF AMERICA is still evident but not crisp.
F-109 Type I Reverse

 

The denomination (ONE DIME) is doubled on reverse with the doubling being most visible on DIM(E). This is the first die pairing of reverse while in an early die state.
F-110 Type I Reverse

 

Second die pairing of reverse die and now cracked. Die doubling on reverse is still obvious with the doubling being most visible on DIM(E).
F-116 Type I Reverse

 

The reverse die is lightly rusted, with the D(I)ME being sharply doubled.
F-117 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die there is die doubling on ONE DIME with the E's being strongly doubled.
F-119 Type I Reverse

 

The reverse die shows doubling on ONE DIME, with the E's being strongly doubled. This reverse die will be again paired with another obverse die and listed as F-125.
F-120 Type I Reverse

 

The entire denomination (ONE DIME) is doubled on this reverse die.
F-121 Type I Reverse

 

The entire denomination (ONE DIME) is doubled on this reverse die.
F-124 Type I Reverse

 

The entire denomination on reverse die is doubled with the doubling on (D)IME being the most evident..
F-126 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, there is doubling above the letter (D)IME.
F-127 Type I Reverse

 

Reverse die doubling is seen within the denomination, however the macro image only provide details of the doubling on ON(E) and DIM(E).
1877
F-102 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, both E's in ONE DIME are doubled.
F-103 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, the N in ONE is clearly doubled.
F-104 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, all letters in the denomination are doubled except for (O)NE. The doubling on (DIME) is significant and easily recognized.
F-105 Type I Reverse

 

Die doubling is seen on the reverse die on the letters ON(E DIME). F-105 is the first die pairing for this reverse die.
F-106 Type I Reverse

 

Die doubling is seen on the reverse die on the letters ON(E DIME). F-106 is the second die pairing for this reverse die.
F-107 Type I Reverse

 

Die doubling is evident on ON(E) and DIM(E) as is typically seen on 1876 and 1877 Type I reverse dies.
F-101 Type II Reverse

 

Proof Die: The reverse die proofs shows strong doubling including letters DI(ME) and the outer edge of the oak leaves in the lower right wreath. This is first die pairing of the reverse die.
F-108 Type II Reverse

 

Proof Die: Same Type II reverse die as F-101. The reverse die proofs shows strong doubling including letters DI(ME) and the outer edge of the oak leaves in the lower right wreath
1877-CC
F-101 Type I Reverse

 

On the reverse die, the letters in denomination are uneven and DI(M)E is doubled.
F-102 Type I Reverse

 

Obvious doubling is seen on ON(E) and DI(ME) on the reverse die. This is first die pairing of the reverse die.
F-104 Type I Reverse

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Obvious doubling is seen on ON(E) and DI(ME) on the reverse die.This is second die pairing of the reverse die.
F-105 Type I Reverse

 

Reverse die exhibits doubling on the right edges of (O)NE and (D)IME.
F-106 Type I Reverse

 

Reverse die exhibits die doubling on ON(E) and DIM(E).
F-107 Type I Reverse

 

Reverse die doubling within in the denomination is significant. Doubling can be see on O(NE) D(IME).
1878
F-102 Type I Reverse

 

This Type I reverse die exhibits die doubling in the denomination. Both the left and right feet of D(I)ME are doubled.
F-103 Type I Reverse

 

This Type I reverse die exhibits die doubling in the denomination. Both the left and right feet of D(I)ME are doubled.
1878-CC
F-101 Type I Reverse

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The typical die doubling for Type I reverse dies is evident on this Carson City reverse die. The final E's in ONE DIME are strongly doubled.
1887-S
F-114

 

Obverse die doubling is seen on UNITED and is located to the left of the final letters. Die doubling can also be seen on the vertical shield lines. This is the first die pairing for this obverse die.
F-115

 

Obverse die doubling is seen on UNITED and is located to the left of the final letters. Die doubling can also be seen on the vertical shield lines. This is the second die pairing for this obverse die.
1888-S
F-103

 

Reverse is doubled above the letters (ONE). Traces of die doubling can be found on the outer wreath elements on the left side of the die.
1889
F-104

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The distinct doubling of the veins in the maple leaves can be used to identify the F-104 doubed die reverse.. Also check for the strong doubling on the outer left segments of (O)NE and (D)IME.
F-105

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On the reverse die, there is strong doubling on the outer edges of the maple leaves and within the veins of the leaves. This is the first pairing of this reverse die.
F-106

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The doubled reverse die can be easily identified by strong doubling on (O)NE and on the left upright of O(N)E. There is also strong doubling on the outer wheat stalk and on the left side of the lower maple leaves along with doubling of the veins within the maple leaves. This is the first pairing of this reverse die.
F-107

 

The primary diagnostic point for this doubled reverse die is the doubling in the upper left wheat stalks.
F-108

 

This reverse die exhibits doubling on the lower right side of the wreath and underneath DI(ME).
F-122

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The doubled reverse die can be easily identified by strong doubling on (O)NE and on the left upright of O(N)E. There is also strong doubling on the outer wheat stalk and on the left side of the lower maple leaves along with doubling of the veins within the maple leaves. This is the second pairing of this reverse die.
F-123

 

On the reverse die, there is strong doubling on the outer edges of the maple leaves and within the veins of the leaves. This is the second pairing of this reverse die.
1890-S
F-102

 

The obverse die shows die doubling in multiple locations including the horizontal shield lines, throughout AMERICA and below Liberty's foot.
1891
F-109

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Obverse die doubling is readily visible to the right of the vertical shield lines below the scroll while the C in AMERICA is strongly doubled.
1891-S
F-102

 

The reverse shows die doubling in the denomination and the left outer wreath leaves.
F-108

 

The reverse exhibits strong die doubling within the left maple leaves in the wreath. This doubling extends down into the left and right ribbon ends.

 

 

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