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Valued Member
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I found this 1983 D dime today and have checked this site and ebay but can't seem to find one that looks like this? I noticed in the date Especially on the number 3, it looks like it's doubled or stamped over? On the reverse between the "E and P" it looks like a dash instead of a dot between the 2 letters? Trying to figure out if it's an error or DDD, damaged?   |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Perhaps a couple of die chips in the date and MM?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Broken post on the Mintmark area. Die chip as mentioned on date and also a broken post on the '8'. These are normal die events. (Originally the die was normal, but as it aged, and die wear set in, and now these events still show the altering look on this aging coin in circulation) Die age as they go through the process of shaping a planchet into a coin. If this were a doubled die, then the affected areas would be showing spread on the devices. But when you look at the DDO's on Dimes, not much is going on in that decade for doubled dies: Obverse DDO for Roosevelt dimes: http://varietyvista.com/07%20Roosev...Listings.htmReverse DDO for Roosevelt dimes: http://varietyvista.com/07%20Roosev...Listings.htmAlways note what can be found on certain devices for DDO / DDR's. Then you will see what could happen, and what probably will not happen on some decades of doubled dies. (Pretty much duds for that whole decade) But note the reverses have a new DDR that is seen on the 1999 forward DDR's on these single squeeze dies. Always look to see what you could be seeing on the sites. It is like viewing your map to reach your destination. (You maybe not looking where the DDR's are really listed) And looking at the areas where DDR's don't happen any longer. Save your eyes, look in the correct areas. Other wise you will just find die wear/die events/machine doubling. Know where to look, then if nothing is there, move on to the next coin. CoopHome: Want to find more doubled dies? learn how/what areas to look for doubled dies of the coins you are searching. spending more time on a coin will often find something that is not a doubled die. so know what to look for first! |
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Thanks for the info. Also, what caught my eye, was the way the initials "JS" are all willy nilly and not in unison? And I did check this site and others before posting and came up with nothing. The 3 looked like a diamond on half a ring.... and the ear looked like it was doubled. But, it will check out the links you posted. It gets very confusing. I started collecting a couple of years ago and then started buying books and reading. I can see how it's a lifetime of learning what to look for. Just when I think I'm on to something, it's a no go! Thanks. I'll throw it into my poker change pile!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Well when searching for something, it is always nice to know what exactly you are looking for. Then your eyes will spot it easier, if it know what to look for.
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10/09/2022 1:52 pm
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United States
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Well, I'm looking for errors, varieties, unusual and perfection. What else is there to look for? I'm still learning and focusing on what people find on this site and what I read. Believe me, I'm doing research, looking stuff up, reading, asking questions, etc. I've looked thru a lot of your post @ coop home. Sometimes, I get stuck on a piece, which brings me here. I'm fascinated by other people's finds and start looking thru my collection! It would be so exciting to find something of value and recognize the different variations. It's difficult and I feel stupid asking if anyone else can see what I see. Always end up not catching anything! Disappointing, but not giving up! Thanks @coop!
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Pillar of the Community
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Not sure but I think I speak for a lot of us. It's the chase that is the thing that keeps us looking through thousands of coins, just to find a few that we keep. If it's a nice error or variety, that's a plus. I keep things that a lot of people would throw back. Collect what you like, and have fun doing it.
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Bedrock of the Community
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It's difficult and I feel stupid asking if anyone else can see what I see. Always end up not catching anything! Error coins are rare. You are approaching the whole process backwards. Focus your efforts on finding the most pristine examples you can locate and the unusual or odd coins will stand out from the others. You are running a fool's errand hoping to find rare coins in your pocket change. Sort through your coins to find the best you can and anything unusual. Sounds like you are trying to buy a car without have earned it. Error and variety coins are rare and not easy to locate. Keep looking, keep searching. The more you sort through the greater that odds are of finding that rare gem! Learn how coins are made and be open to anything. It may take you years to find anything of note. Accept it and keep searching! Never never give up!  |
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United States
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@MERCLOVER. I do have some beautiful coins that I've collected along the years. I've got about 30 silver quarters, frosted quarters, brilliant quarters, silver dimes, tons of wheat pennies and lots of Buffalo and War Nickels, etc. They are in capsules! Absolutely beautiful, and I got most of them out of a quarter machine! I didn't stop until I got all of them. Unfortunately, someone probably stole them from a collector, i.e. parent or grandparent who knows? I do keep the "unusuals" and ones that look "different". I'm not looking to get rich or get that new car, although, it would be nice. It's the thrill of finding something and the history behind it, such as an error coin, etc. Thanks for the info! |
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@Merclover. Not looking to buy a new car or get rich, I have a plentiful bank account. It's the search that fascinates me! But, ty!
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@Merclover. Not looking to buy a new car or get rich, I have a plentiful bank account. It's the search that fascinates me! But, ty! Miss Italy21, many, I do not think, understand this concept, I do not have the plentiful bank account but search for the same reasons. I just enjoy the hunt.  Keep doing what you want! -makecents-
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01/15/2023 9:14 pm
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Not looking to buy a new car or get rich, I have a plentiful bank account. It's the search that fascinates me! I like this This field is so divided in opinions. Wow is nice. Signora opure sinorigna ITALIA: we have different opinions or vision here like in all places in the day or course of life. I like when you say I like and passion me this field. IMHO it is the best approach. plentiful bank account it is just an momentum statement. 3 weeks ago I own in personal acc. 1.6 mill, to day after my mother in law has an ACV I have just 100K. Moral: Not the owns must speak here. Here you has to learn to read between the lines. We have here all the colors of the coins and collecting colors. 1. Passionate of the field 2. Experts 3. Real Collectors 4. Collectors 5. Dreamers of a grail 6. Dealers 7. Greedy Dealers. So please do not be offenses by any kind, could be some times the answer is direct proportionate with the mood. Hope you understand and bienvenuto qua. |
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I'm on the search also, but not for error coins or even varieties - But if I find one, it is a great bonus. I collect to build as perfect a collection of albums and OGP sets as I can. In either case - it is the chase that keeps me going..
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