1999-D Dime Weak Strike - Coin Community Forum

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Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6381 Posts	Posted 05/31/2008 10:49 am Here's an interesting coin I pulled from change. I presume this dime was struck with inadequate striking pressure, although I suppose it could be a seriously filled die. It retains quite a bit of luster which I think rules out the possibility that it is just worn. If it is worn, it would be the first AG-03 clad dime I've ever seen! Report this Post to the Staff

mikediamond Pillar of the Community United States 2734 Posts	Posted 05/31/2008 8:41 pm It looks like an authentic weak strike. The design rim is poorly developed, there is a beveled rim/edge junction and, presumably, the reeding is weak. Such weakness may be due to inadequate ram pressure or insufficient die approximation. Most weak strikes appear to be due to the latter. Error coin writer and researcher. Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 06/01/2008 09:38 am What is insufficient die approximation? I'm not familiar with that term. Report this Post to the Staff
foundinrolls Pillar of the Community United States 3507 Posts	Posted 06/01/2008 5:17 pm I agree with Mike completely! Not that he needs agreement ;-) It sure does look like a weak strike to me as well. Some folks call them "adjustment strikes" but I am not entirely sure how accurate that term is. Have Fun, Bill Report this Post to the Staff
pyrbob Rest in Peace United States 1943 Posts	Posted 06/01/2008 5:29 pm I have been thinking about the "insufficient die approximation". Is this when the distance the die travels on it's stroke as it strikes the coin is not set far enough to provide a deep enough strike? This is the only guess I could come up with so far. Report this Post to the Staff
amac44 Member United States 3242 Posts	Posted 06/02/2008 07:45 am the 99 Roosevelt's are one that you can find a strike error in about 5-10% of the Philly mintage. Image Insert: Report this Post to the Staff
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