1970-S (Proof) Dime Torch Error Discrepancy?

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A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 2:09 pm * Edited by Staff to Add Year and/or Mintmark and/or Denomination to Title. It's essential to have it in the title. * I was looking through a roll of 1970 dimes and noticed that one dime's reverse seemed to be more intense/defined than the others. I do know that the 1969 & 1970 P and D dimes have errors regarding their having a 1968 reverse. My question is, do I have such an error? I have attached three photos two with the normal smooth torch and a third with more deep rutted and distinct torch lines. Your opinion please? Report this Post to the Staff

Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73932 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 2:12 pm Are these proofs? If so, then the reverse is normal. Also, it's a variety, not an error. Big difference. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19142 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 2:13 pm Appears to be a proof? Full, large and sharp pics of the obverse and reverse can tell us more. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 2:33 pm My apologies, yes these are San Francisco dimes. That's the discrepancy, has this variety ever been noted on a Proof dime? What could cause the visible deep lines on the first coin and not the others? Report this Post to the Staff
A1agrl Valued Member United States 170 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 2:46 pm Per your request, attached are images of the coin full size front and back. Thanks again Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95443 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 6:00 pm The torch on this coin is normal for a aproof coin. (I updated your title to reflect San Francisco Mine.) 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
igwt79 Pillar of the Community United States 1464 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 6:09 pm Quote: (I updated your title to reflect San Francisco Mine.) Is that where they get the metal for these coins? Report this Post to the Staff
oddguy Pillar of the Community United States 4135 Posts	Posted 05/11/2025 8:09 pm I think what you are seeing is different levels of cameo on two of your dimes, the more grooved one has none which makes it shine more and details are clearer. Report this Post to the Staff
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