Opinions needed Die Clash Roosevelt Dime

My name is Tricia and I wanted to ask about my Roosevelt dime. It is a die clash but the date on the obverse is, well.....
In my opinion, this happened at the mint but, two other people have the opinion that it is damage. On the reverse, as you can see, the same thing is going on in 'Of America'.
What are your opinions? If it is not damage, what is it? Should I get this coin graded? It is circulated, I received it as change.
I appreciate your opinions!

 

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Yup its a die clash a nice one too.
http://www.maddieclashes.com/the-top-twenty-five-die-clashes

 

No way that happened post mint

 

Yes. That type of clash definitely occurs during the minting process. So you are correct.

 

its real nice one

 

LOL. This was a great reply! My head is side ways and I am reading your reply two ways! Are you saying:
No way! That happened post mint.
Or, are you saying:
There is no way that happened post mint.

Speaking of the date.

 

Nice Find , way to GO !!

 

Nice one! Great find in change. Nobody usually looks

 

error coin

 

That's an exceptional die clash. Very nice find.

 

The second XD

 

Wow! That's a nice find! Definitely a die clash. Among other things, look underneath the "A" in "States" on the reverse and you see the "O" and "D" from the word "GOD" from the obverse die! Welcome to Coin Talk!

 

While I see that you've been a member for a couple of years, I will assume your interest in numismatics is occasional curiosity so when you run across an unusual coin, you question how it must have happened. Good for you to want some information.
While it is already noted that your dime is a true clash, you specifically asked about the "damage" on the date and OF AMER. It appears to be a slightly out of adjustment die causing those opposite areas to be damaged by striking at a slight angle. Being knocked out of adjustment could have happened when the clash occurred. I'm not an expert in such errors, but maybe others (@Fred Weinberg, @JCro57, @mikediamond) can elaborate.
Here is an overlay that verifies those areas are opposite each other.

 

It is a die clash alright, but the obverse looks damaged

 

Anyone have any thoughts on this 1998 dime

 

Hi Tom
That dime is damaged after it left the mint
Likely acid or corrosive substance
It’s still worth 10 cents, barely
Best to start your own thread to get more and better answers
Go to Forums, pick one that seems to apply
Select Post new thread

 

I'm not seeing a clash at all but I do see a dime that has taken an acid bath. Definitely damaged. Welcome to CT.

 

Hello and thank you so much for your detailed opinion on the date. I value the replies that I have received on this and it contributes to my education and recognition of what I am seeing while looking at coins.
I have been a member for a couple of years but this was my first inquiry. I am very new to error hunting, and although, I have been studying coins through my jewelers loupe for a couple of years, I am still extremely ignorant and know very little compared to present company! I am very happy to 'pick brains' here and appreciative for the feedback! Thank you again.

 

@Tom Arrasmith start your own new post. Hijacking someone else's post is considered poor form.

 

You are welcome. If you don't already have it, the Red Book (https://www.ebay.com/itm/283837720037) is almost required for collectors. Even an old one as it is more for the information than the price guide, as it is out of date as soon as it is published. I prefer the Large Print edition, but that's just due to old eyes.