1978 Dime reverse error, what is it?

**ccgold** · 07-01-2012 09:15 PM

I found this 1978 dime in a pile of change I bought the other day. I only set it aside because it seems to be a MS.
I turned it over and found the strike thru or cud error. Can someone please help me identify the error? Worth anything?
Thanks

**LostDutchman** · 07-01-2012 09:20 PM

It looks like its PMD to me. Probably solder.

**Kirkuleez** · 07-01-2012 09:46 PM

It also looks plated, I don't see the copper line and it is way to shinny.

**ccgold** · 07-01-2012 10:55 PM

I looked real careful, it's not solder, the edges where the whatever it is are plated or something. This is not PMD as far as I know. Still looking for help.
Thanks

**ccgold** · 07-01-2012 10:57 PM

weight is 2.4 g

**dsmith23** · 07-01-2012 11:01 PM

It appears to be PMD, it got plated with something, it's weight should be 2.27 grams, its way to heavy for a normal dime.

**ccgold** · 07-02-2012 12:06 AM

OK, here are 3 better photos. Dime on left is the 78, right is a 2011 D.
The 1978 looks not like someone plated it PM, in pic 3 the hair is to fine, if it wasPMD plated, wouldn't the hair be filled in more. and side by side they look identical (to me) as far as surface. is it possible the whole dime somehow got clad? as in photo 2?
Thanks

**ikandiggit** · 07-02-2012 07:02 AM

It's PMD. Probably made into a set of cufflinks and the added pieces are now gone. Didn't happen at the mint.

**jloring** · 07-02-2012 07:10 AM

Originally Posted by ikandiggit

It's PMD.

I agree. If it's a bead of solder and re-plated, you will see no descernible edge where the solder meets the surface of the coin.

**ccgold** · 07-02-2012 12:37 PM

Thank you all. Bummer! I respect and value all your opinions.
Till next time
D

**rascal** · 07-02-2012 07:11 PM

I saw this same dime or one that looked really similar to this one on Ebay a few days ago.

**jloring** · 07-02-2012 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by rascal

I saw this same dime or one that looked really similar to this one on Ebay a few days ago.

But you do agree it's not an error, correct rascal?

**rickmp** · 07-02-2012 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by jloring

But you do agree it's not an error, correct rascal?

He's waiting to hear from his BFF, Mike Diamond, before adding his two cents.

**ccgold** · 07-02-2012 07:34 PM

It wasn't my dime, I'm still in the dark here. I've 20x louped it and it looks like the "cud" is from the coin, not a PMD. I'm not arguing with you guys, just telling you what I see. Is there anything I can do to help make it easier to see?
I very much appreciate your help. But if that's the consensus I'm ok with that. :-)