1983 P Dime - Die Deterioration Or Doubled Die Reverse / DDR ?

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Bigwho808 Valued Member United States 192 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 3:42 pm Hey Guys, This one has me stumped because in some areas it looks like DDR, and in other places it's Die Deterioration. What are your thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

-makecents- Pillar of the Community United States 8732 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 3:54 pm There is so much deterioration that you could never determine if there was a doubled die there too. Keep it for a nice example of deterioration or spend it. -makecents- Report this Post to the Staff
Bigwho808 Valued Member United States 192 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 4:18 pm Make Cents, I hear you. There is an alarming deterioration. But can see the doubling on the D and I in Dime. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73760 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 4:27 pm This is all from severe Die Deterioration. The die that struck your coin was severely worn. It's not a Doubled Die. https://doubleddie.com/58222.html Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21589 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 4:36 pm The flow lines and thickening of the letters towards the rim indicate severe Die Deterioration. There is no sign of any DDR. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 4:41 pm Quote: This is all from severe Die Deterioration. 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
Dearborn Moderator United States 94932 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 6:03 pm oh wow, yes, very, Very much DDD on this dime. 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
Marv65 Bedrock of the Community United States 10485 Posts	Posted 12/03/2025 7:45 pm That is a great example of a worn die! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 12/04/2025 09:53 am It is worth keeping for reference. 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
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1983 P Dime - Die Deterioration Or DDR?