2 Dimes in Question !

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by lillyboots, Aug 25, 2011.

  1. lillyboots

    lillyboots Member

    May not have anything but PMD but I found these two dimes while searching rolls. The First one is a 1983 P on the right , with what appears to be doubling of the nose tip. The letters , date and mint mark are not crisp either. The Reverse has an massive amount of scratching but I would have thought if PMD , the damage would have been much worse to the design and lettering.

    The Second is the finish on the 1991 P on the left. Not so evident on the Obverse but you can really see the difference on the Reverse. You can see that under some scratches , it is very shiny? This all may be nothing but I thought I would ask, Thanks!

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  3. KoinJester

    KoinJester Well-Known Member

    The lines that you are referring to in pictures 2 and 3 are called "flow lines".

    When a coin is struck the metal flows and creates these lines. These flow lines are what causes luster. By the looks of the flow lines on pic 2 and 3, I would say the are from a deteriorated die.
     
  4. lillyboots

    lillyboots Member

    Thanks for the answer to the 1983 P. Any ideas on the the Reverse finish of the 1991 P.
     
  5. eric0911

    eric0911 SMS-71

    Looks to be a worn out die to me. Sorry, nothing valuable
     
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