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metr235 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 01/27/2009 9:25 pm I have a 1877 S U.S. minted dime that looks like when it was struck there was a foreign object that left an impression on the obverse side over half the length of the dime. The impression shape is true and straight like a pin. The coin has been in storage for many many years. The coin other then the impression is in fine condition. My question is, does anyone know if there are other 1877 S dimes with the same type of impression or mark? Thanks, Saved by Grace Report this Post to the Staff

vermontensium Moderator United States 16677 Posts	Posted 01/27/2009 9:47 pm Could be the coin was struck thru wire or similar debris. A picture would help so, swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
metr235 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 01/27/2009 11:47 pm Thanks for the reply, Not sure how good the pic will turn out, but here it is. Thanks for your help. Image: 1877dime.jpg 54.93 KB Report this Post to the Staff
afernbaugh Valued Member United States 263 Posts	Posted 01/28/2009 12:01 am That is post mint damage. It looks as if someone cut it with a saw. Regards, afernbaugh Report this Post to the Staff
biokemist6 Bedrock of the Community United States 12437 Posts	Posted 01/28/2009 12:13 am Report this Post to the Staff
metr235 New Member United States 3 Posts	Posted 01/28/2009 12:19 am Here is another pic. The coin has been in storage for over 40 years. The impression gets narrower towards the center of the coin so I am not so sure about a saw. It could be post mint damage but there are 2 ridges down inside the impression like the object was pressed on. Image: Usdime1877.jpg 24.42 KB Report this Post to the Staff
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