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NewGuy33 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 5:08 pm Hi- First time poster and newbie to the world of coins. Recently been learning a bit more and was sorting through a large collection of coins. I found a 1969 Dime with no mint mark and what appears to be a strike through error to my untrained eye. Is that so? There's a giant line through his head and it doesn't appear to have been made after (perfect lines and smooth). Is this an error? Any value to this? Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 5:25 pm Pic is too blurry to confirm. Please crop, enlarge and sharpen it. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95647 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 5:41 pm It is something, but the image is, well, terrible, please take a new one in good focus. (a bit larger would help as well). to CCF. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
NewGuy33 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 6:07 pm Appreciate the feedback. Here's two better pics Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95647 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 6:15 pm The first of the 2 new ones is much better, thanks. The circular marks are most likely caused by a coin rolling machine or from another coin being pressed on it. The straight mark 'could' be a strike through, but better images are still needed. At this point you don't need to provide a full coin image, just concentrate on the mark you are interested in. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95647 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 6:16 pm Also please post up a nice full image of the reverse... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
NewGuy33 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 6:40 pm Thanks for the patience. This old iPhone is not great when it comes to focus and lighting. Here's a bunch more closer up and the back. Report this Post to the Staff
merclover Bedrock of the Community United States 10635 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 6:49 pm Looks like damage to me (post mint). Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95647 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 7:57 pm Thanks - those images are way WAY better. So, this is not a strike through, but rather something was pressed into this coin (just like the arcs you see) How do I know that, you may ask? Well at the edges of the depression you can see metal rising up right at the edge. If it were a strike through the die would prevent any displacement of the metal. But oddly enough, I'm not seeing any bulging out on the reverse just opposite the dent. I say that it is post mint damage for now, as Merclover states. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
NewGuy33 New Member United States 4 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 8:18 pm Thanks for the feedback. I see what you both are saying when I look at it zoomed in. Any tips on confirming it? My journey to find rare coins continues! Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95647 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 8:37 pm Confirming it? Well we can wait for a few more of our more seasoned troubleshooters to have a look at it. You can also take it to your LCS (Local Coin Store). Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/20/2023 10:14 pm to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 01/21/2023 04:11 am NewGuy33, I agree with your coin being PMD and not an error. Here is a link to help you with taking pics:http://goccf.com/t/422658 John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Petespockets55 Pillar of the Community United States 5772 Posts	Posted 01/21/2023 08:26 am I agree with everyone above that is PSD. (Post Strike Damage) Words of encouragement are one of the major food groups. We need to consume them regularly to thrive and grow. Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 01/21/2023 12:57 pm The design on the reverse is showing flattening on these opposite side higher devices. Just a damaged coin. Report this Post to the Staff
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