Question On Strike Or Wear On 1842 Dime

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Tjmcman Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 09:00 am Good morning everyone. I've a dime from 1842 that I have a question on. The wear on the details seems much more than what appears on the rim and I'm curious as to how this might happen. The only thing that comes to mind is a extremely weak strike. I was wondering what others might think. Thanks, Terry McManus Report this Post to the Staff

John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 09:23 am Looks to be an O mint mark.Also looks like it might be a broadstrike? John1 Edited by John1 12/05/2012 09:24 am Report this Post to the Staff
Tjmcman Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 09:37 am Broadstrike? Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 4:38 pm Broadstrike Coin struck without a collar, thus when the coin is struck the metal is allowed to expand and increase in diameter. May be centered or uncentered, but must not have any missing lettering or design detail. I am surprised that no pro chimed in yet. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Tjmcman Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 5:17 pm Thanks, John. Report this Post to the Staff
philadelphian Pillar of the Community United States 3253 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 5:29 pm A broadstrike will also invariably result in a plain edge. The Seated Liberty dime should have a reeded edge, so if yours is plain... Also, I imagine that the extra metal that flows outward might explain the weak details. Report this Post to the Staff
Tjmcman Valued Member United States 225 Posts	Posted 12/05/2012 8:26 pm I took a look at the edge and found it to be irregular also. Report this Post to the Staff
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