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At first I thought I was seeing things. My eyesight isn't near what it used to be. While going through my father's collection of proofs I came across this. I think it's pretty cool anyway.   |
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That's a Philly mint coin and is not supposed to have a mm. Nice coin none the less.
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04/16/2020 4:08 pm
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You may have found a valuable nut, Blind Squirrel. ebay sold prices for the 1983 no S proof dime are in the $750-$800 dollar range. Edited by nfine
04/16/2020 4:20 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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I just looked at PCGS and they show:
PR-70 DCam $6K
PR-69 DCam $900
PR-68 DCam $625
So it might be one to submit to see what it grades. Nothing was listed lower than PR-68 DCam. Is there any problems with the coin? If so then it might not be worth grading. (As these prices are for high grade coins)
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  to the CCF! |
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That's An amazing find! TPG worth IMO. -CH27 Collector of U.S. Coins, Varieties, and Colonial Coinage
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Blind Squirrel to CCF! Super Excellent coin and congrats to Blind Squirrel Sr. I am in the camp . send it off to a TPG company. Also, do research on sending in coins to the TPG. I believe they recommend sending in the coin in the original packaging. CALL FIRST and ask! thanks for posting  |
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Look again, Gincoin. It's a proof. Don't think they minted proofs in Philly in 1983.
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It is known that year for missing mintmarks:  |
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If it was mine it would be on it's way to PCGS. John1  |
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Look again, Gincoin. It's a proof. Don't think they minted proofs in Philly in 1983. It's always possible I am wrong, especially with dimes, but PCGS has the "no s" 1983 proof listed as Philly mint. |
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Awesome find and congratulations Blind Squirrel! Send it off to a TPG! Make sure you wear gloves, if you're handling it raw. Errers and Varietys.
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Thanks for all of the input and advice. This community is truly well versed and I consider myself lucky to have found it. I am really just now getting back into learning about coins. Squirrel Sr. amassed an amazing collection, and yes, all with only one good eye.
COOP, the coin is still in it's original proof set, inside the original mailer. I just need to get a better camera to photograph the coins.
Thanks again to all, Squirrel
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Wow! A cheery for sure. Had your father possibly known this was a major mint error? There was a rush to find these once the first ones were reported. What a pleasant surprise he left for you congratulations.
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What an awesome and extremely rare coin! TPG worthy for sure. |
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Congratulations on such a find, Blind Squirrel.... more awesome coins might be waiting for you to look for!  |
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