1982 D Dime With DDD Or Is It More?

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My2cent Valued Member United States 484 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 3:33 pm I understand how Die Deterioration damage works but this seems a little much. Some of the lines inside of the letters make me ask the question is there something more to this coin? Here on the reverse is what I am asking you to help me understand. Report this Post to the Staff

Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 3:41 pm Those straight metal flow lines towards the rim are a sure indicator of Die Deterioration. The flattening of the devises may be from a Grease Filled Die. Edited by Jim0815 03/14/2021 3:43 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19183 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 3:53 pm Certainly that die wasn't in tip-top, fresh-out-of-the-box condition. Report this Post to the Staff
My2cent Valued Member United States 484 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 6:27 pm Is it possible that it was struck with a late-stage die cap? Report this Post to the Staff
Jim0815 Pillar of the Community United States 5239 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 7:29 pm No, it is from a deteriorated die. Report this Post to the Staff
td5173 Pillar of the Community United States 565 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 7:50 pm Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 11:27 pm No question about it, Die Deterioration. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 03/14/2021 11:33 pm Note the tops of the devices are wider. That tells me the die was wiped down with a cloth moving the grease towards the outer edges of the die, filling the deepest recesses, preventing the full strike on the outer edges of the die. The heavy die flow also show die aging. So a couple of die events, that warrants no premium, but knowing what it is, is the treasure. Report this Post to the Staff
My2cent Valued Member United States 484 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 12:41 am Thanks coop, I couldn't agree with you more. I enjoy knowing what I am looking at and it has nothing to do with monetary value. Report this Post to the Staff
Scuba1 Valued Member United States 356 Posts	Posted 03/15/2021 12:51 am coop: Quote: knowing what it is, is the treasure. I couldn't agree more! Report this Post to the Staff
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