Check this out... Worst strike I have seen.

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by LostDutchman, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    This crossed my desk today. This has to be one of the worst struck mint state or near mint state seated dimes I gave seen.... sheesh!

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    LostDutchman, Mar 30, 2011
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  3. KennyMac

    KennyMac 82nd Airborne Division

    Maybe the mints seeing eye dog did it....
     
    KennyMac, Mar 30, 2011
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  4. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    Gives a whole new meaning to the term "mushy" Dutchman. Good grief!

    Bruce
     
    BRandM, Mar 30, 2011
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  5. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Seeing as how the coin looks to have extensive finning it sure wasn't wasn't because of a lack of pressure. My guess is that coin is a struck through grease error.
     
    GDJMSP, Mar 30, 2011
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  6. dwhiz

    dwhiz Collector Supporter

    A little grease on the die....I like the lamintation /split on the reverse @ 5
     
    dwhiz, Mar 30, 2011
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  7. Leadfoot

    Leadfoot there is no spoon

    My thoughts precisely.
     
    Leadfoot, Mar 30, 2011
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  8. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    Limp sister strike. Whats with the die crack at the 4 o'clock position ? Looks like either a repair or electroysis.
     
    Ripley, Mar 30, 2011
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  9. abe

    abe LaminatedLincolnCollector

    Is the crack on the edge of the coin also?
     
    abe, Mar 30, 2011
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  10. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    Yep a die crack and small cud.
     
    LostDutchman, Mar 30, 2011
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  11. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    I was going to suggest a strike made shortly after the dies had been inserted.
    The Mint didn't have the spacing and/or pressure correct.
    But I think the finning may shoot that theory down.
     
    kanga, Mar 30, 2011
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