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New Member
United States
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Hi all, I am very new to coin collecting and have been reading the posts here for a couple months. I am hoping that someone here can help me. I found this coin in a package I bought over the internet. Is this an error? or do you think that this was done post mint?   |
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Moderator
 United States
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Welcome, shalena. Nice of you to decide to start posting, and I'm glad you found Coin Community worth the commitment.  Unfortunately, it's almost a foregone conclusion that your coin has been ground down post-mint. The striations from the grinding are plainly visible on what used to be the reverse. It looks like it was done some time ago. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Now there is a chance that it could be in the planchet however with out coin in hand to view or a better pic. ( has nothing to w/ your photo, I cant do any better) also there would at least show some rim detail I would belive since it shows the full strike on the Obverse, so considering all of that I would have to agree with SuperDave
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New Member
 United States
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Thanks guys!! as I said I am VERY new to coin collecting - as in just a few months. I thought that was what it would be, but I wasn't sure. I appreciate the help.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4589 Posts |
welcome to the forum Family, and The wonderful world of coin Collecting, Do you have a series you want to focus your collecting habbits on.
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New Member
United States
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I haven't really decided yet. I have bought a variety of coins and am really enjoying just looking them over,and generally learning about them. I think that the Indian Head cents and the Mercury dimes are my favorite so far. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1454 Posts |
welcome shalena. I am one of those Mercury dime fanatics. I really like the simple but artistic design all rolled up in one little silver package. I hope you enjoy your stay here |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree as well...ground down. If it were struck that way it wouldn't have a perfectly flat reverse.
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New Member
United States
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Thanks! I completely agree Irishraider - the design on the Mercury dimes is elegant and beautiful. All the more so because of the simplicity. |
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Forum Mom
United States
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Shalena, I would suggest purchasing a Red Book Guide to US coins if you are planning on collecting US coins. There is a lot of information and pictures and it might help you decide which issues really interest you. We also have a Coin Histories, Coin Facts, and a Commemorative Histories section. Take a look and see if that helps you out at all. We also have Image Galleries for our members and also some informational sections there. I hope you enjoy it here!  |
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