bobbeth87

I'm new to the forum. Hi everyone.

In going through change last night, I ran across a 2008 P dime with a little extra metal sticking out of the back of Roosevelt's head as it he had a cowlick. It looked like it might be a die error, or maybe damage. Then, the next one I looked at, also a 2008 P, had a significant cowlick out of the back of his head. It looks obvious to me that it is some kind of die error.

Here's my question. I'm fairly new to coin collecting (loved it as a kid, did nothing for 30 years, then inherited my Dad's old collection which lit my fire for the hobby again), what do I do with this? Is there a good place to go to sell this kind of thing? Verify it? Help.

Thanks.

rockdude

Welcome to the forum. The first thing we would appreciate is a picture of what you're talking about, then we can tell you what it is and it's value if any over face.

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byrd740

It would help if you had pictures but it may be a lamination error. BTW, welcome to CoinTalk.

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bobbeth87

I'll take a picture tonight and put it on (I'm at work). It is really quite pronounced...

rockdude

It sounds like it could be a die chip. Some of the earlier Roosevelt's had some good ones.

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bobbeth87

Is a "die chip" worth something?

rockdude

Some people will pay extra for them, if that what it is.

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bobbeth87

Here is a couple of pictures. They aren't that sharp. I'll try again with sunlight as I think my camera will do better with that...

bobbeth87

The "cowlick" is at the back of the head.

So, what do you people with more experience think?

thanks

Hobo

Looks like it could be a die chip. Probably not worth a lot (if any) above face but an interesting piece nonetheless.

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CamaroDMD

I agree...it's a cool find but I don't think it's going to be worth a premium.

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dermeat1

Looks like he is wearing a beany lol.....Heck I would be happy to have it just for the funny error spot!!

bobbeth87

I have two others like it, all 2008, but not as pronounced as this one.

Maybe I could get 5 bucks out of this dime on ebay........

bobbeth87

Isn't it interesting that I found two with a die crack in the same place (if that is what it is). Where is the best place to sell a piece like this? Ebay?

Thanks.

rockdude

I agree it looks like a die chip.

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