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1998 D Dime; Annealing Error Or Just Environmental Damage?

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I think the spottiness on the obverse might be due to an improperly annealed planchet. I have no idea what the problem on the reverse could be. I'd like some suggestions.

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Looks like staining to me.
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Alright. Thanks.
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Yes seems most likely this coin spent some time in a water feature, such as a fountain.
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Environmental damage, PMD.
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Could have been in a cup holder with the obv. facing down?
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just stained.
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