Question Regarding 1969-1970 Dimes With Proof Like Reverses

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tryingmybest Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 10/29/2017 7:37 pm Hello- I am seeking some clarification of the uniqueness/rarity of the proof like reverses (Deep Torch Grooves) and if there is value above their base value. The reason I ask is that I have been searching through dimes that had been placed in jars in the 1980's by my mother and 50% of the 1969,1970, and 1970D have deep groves on the torches( 8 of 16). As such I am suspect that I either am not evaluating my dimes correctly or that they are not so rare. I have attached some photo's of an example of what I am calling a deep grooved torch proof like reverse. Am I misidentifying this variety? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74629 Posts	Posted 10/29/2017 7:56 pm Nope, you're correct on this being a proof reverse. The proof reverses from 1969 are a lot rarer than the 1970's proof reverses and commands a much higher premium. The coin's grade will also highly depend on the premium value. This coin does have a premium, just depends on what I already mentioned. I hope this helps. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
tryingmybest Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 10/29/2017 8:01 pm Thank you for your reply. It is very helpful. I have such a high percentage of these reverses compared to normal's that I thought I was over-reading them. Appreciate your help. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74629 Posts	Posted 10/29/2017 8:30 pm You're very welcome. I am glad it was very helpful. That's awesome you found a bunch of them. I remember finding my first one ever. It was a 1970 P proof reverse Dime. I got it in change from a cashier. Is that how you found some of them? Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
tryingmybest Valued Member United States 90 Posts	Posted 10/29/2017 8:59 pm My mother recently passed away and in the process of helping my father clean out the house we realized that they had literally thousands of coins in old bags, jars, cans, etc.. in old draws and closets. My mom had been a collector for 60 years and I think she always kept so many of her change coins intending that she would go through them. She did not even know how many she had in the end. I think she had a modest knowledge of varieties that she set aside, she saved more than she searched. I really enjoy learning about these and searching. Keeps me connected to her which is comforting for me. If I sell any I'll give the proceeds to my father like she would want. Thanks again- I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I go through all these coins. Report this Post to the Staff
Debrajc Pillar of the Community United States 4211 Posts	Posted 10/29/2017 11:22 pm trying and sorry for your loss. I am glad you are finding comfort with her collection. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 10/30/2017 04:35 am Here is something I just ran across https://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-D-Roo...AOSwHHFY~LS6 John1 Report this Post to the Staff
uruman Pillar of the Community United States 5193 Posts	Posted 10/30/2017 07:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
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