US 1983-P Dime Found In Change - Coin Community Forum

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canadacoinguy Valued Member Canada 146 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 8:05 pm Hi there. I found this in my change tonight and I'm just wondering if anyone can explain what's going on with this dime and if it is a DDO or just MD? Thanks in advance for any responses. Edited by canadacoinguy 02/02/2012 8:05 pm Report this Post to the Staff

CaptainFwiffo Pillar of the Community United States 4132 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 8:12 pm It's a combination of Die Deterioration and Machine Doubling, which is common for dimes of that period. Report this Post to the Staff
canadacoinguy Valued Member Canada 146 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 8:52 pm Hey there captainfwiffo thank you for the quick response. I really appreciate the help. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 9:42 pm The die that made your coin was one step out the door for retirement. They just abused this die for a time after it should have been retired. VLDS Report this Post to the Staff
canadacoinguy Valued Member Canada 146 Posts	Posted 02/02/2012 10:10 pm Hey thanks coop. I kinda figured that it might have been something along those line but just needed that confirmation from the pros to confirm it. Thanks again for your response and for your help. Report this Post to the Staff
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