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deboriole New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 09/11/2013 7:36 pm Hi, I am new to this forum, and to coin collecting in general. My dad just gave me his coin collection and I have been wading through a large bag of old coins he collected. One of these coins is a 1952 dime with a collar error (pictured below). The collar is raised all the way around the coin (on both sides), by about a millimeter. This lip has saved the coin face from virtually any wear over the years. I have been researching this particular error, but I can't seem to find any collars errors that are this severe. I wanted to share this example with you to see if anyone has seen one like this. Thanks in advance for your insights, Deb Report this Post to the Staff

DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 09/11/2013 7:42 pm To my eyes, the color of the ring looks different than the coin, so I think it's a separate piece added to the coin for mounting to jewelery. It looks like there is the remains of a tab that could have attached the coin to a chain. Report this Post to the Staff
deboriole New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 09/11/2013 7:55 pm Thanks, DVCollector. Now that you mention it, that's exactly what it looks like. Bummer. :) Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 09/12/2013 04:27 am Well it is silver with that brass wrapped around it. Probably someone birth year or graduation year. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinCollector2000 Pillar of the Community United States 2563 Posts	Posted 09/12/2013 07:28 am Quote: Bummer. Hey don't get down! You still have a nice silver dime that you could probably turn into a necklace! Just be happy! Report this Post to the Staff
deboriole New Member United States 11 Posts	Posted 09/13/2013 12:18 am Thanks, I feel sheepish now because my mom told me it was on a charm bracelet she had as a kid. Oops! Score one for the newbie! :) Report this Post to the Staff
Sudz Pillar of the Community United States 1572 Posts	Posted 09/13/2013 10:51 am with CoinCollector2000! And don't worry, we have all asked our share of regrettable questions (well, I've actually asked much, much more than my share). It's how we learn... Report this Post to the Staff
Jayman931 Pillar of the Community United States 2651 Posts	Posted 09/13/2013 12:51 pm I have made far bigger gaffs. It comes with everything new and you are learning about. Its a great hobby and this is a great forum. And like the others have said you have a silver dime which is still a good thing. Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 09/13/2013 3:43 pm You still have a silver coin! Report this Post to the Staff
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