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Its an impaired proof that's not suppose to exist. 1 in 6,000,000 are the odds. What do I do with it? projected worth if it comes back with a low Pf grade? Entertain the idea and then I will post the pictures.
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Bedrock of the Community
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In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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For some reason I thought including the P' s struck that year should some way account for something but you're right. Ok...pics. Remember I said impaired but I challenge all to school me on this one. I've spent two months with this coin. Pics are on the way!
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New Member
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obviously I'm going to need some time to figure this out. going to bed. will blow your minds tomorrow.
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I have corrected your image links.  It just looks like a clean business strike dime. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Thanks for the pics. How is an SMS nickel any sort of comparison (if it even is one and I'm thinking not)? A business strike 1978 dime would be much better. I'm not seeing evidence of proof on it. The rims and lack of detail look like a regular business strike. I'm hoping that the "mind-blowing" will reveal something more compelling. Quote:
Remember I said impaired but I challenge all to school me on this one. Challenge accepted.  In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
Edited by spru
07/28/2017 03:39 am
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I understand it looks that way to you and my rudimentary photo skills are doing me a great disservice. What you can't see is that under my loop there is nothing business strike about it. Having it graded soon, its all I can do at this point. I will be willing to discuss all aspects of the coin and try to improve the pics. It has lint marks, strairation lines in the reverse field plus this year is known for weak strikes. Wire rim, mirrored finish, any bevel is from wear. I've spent 2 months with it.
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Bedrock of the Community
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this year is known for weak strikes. With proofs, that is not a factor. You've now proven to yourself that it is a business strike and not a "No S" proof. By the way, no 1978 proofs have ever been found lacking the S mintmark. I certainly hope you stick around as there is mucho to be learned here!  I like your spirit. In Memory of Crazyb0 12-26-1951 to 7-27-2020
In Memory of Tootallious 3-31-1964 to 4-15-2020
In Memory of T-BOP 10-12-1949 to 1-19-2024
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I will take more pics tomorrow. The purpose of the sms comparison is to show that a circulated business strike from 78 should not have any similarities to an sms nickel but that nickel is the only coin I have that matches its luster. In 2 months I have yet to find a business strike with the same characteristics of this dime. The photos are going to get better. I will show you everything that makes it differ from any business strike. look at the rim..its outer edge has worn but its wire still.
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Edited by John1
07/28/2017 08:05 am
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 , Not an impaired proof . |
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Bedrock of the Community
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I'm not seeing a proof either.
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Pillar of the Community
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Same here, it looks like a normal circulated business strike. If you collect Roosevelt dimes from circulation, though, I'd keep it as a nice addition to the set! |
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I sure doesn't look like a typical business strike.
Without better pictures I'm leaning strongly this way though.
The strike is pretty sharp.
Time don't fly, it bounds and leaps.
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Posted 07/28/2017 12:58 am
