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In all likelihood, your 1905 dime was altered by a jeweler, in preparation for engraving. Typically, the reverses of silver coins were planed down, leaving the obverse side alone; this, as the dated side would signify the year of the presentation.
In all likelihood, your 1905 dime was altered by a jeweler, in preparation for engraving. Typically, the reverses of silver coins were planed down, leaving the obverse side alone; this, as the dated side would signify the year of the presentation.



















