Hey all, I bought a bunch of junk silver and pulled this 1960 dime out. I am not in any way schooled on errors, but I know the back looks like it was hit once or twice with the obverse die (see the 1960 in the bottom, "god" on the top flame etc). Any idea if I was to send it to anacs for their service if it would be worth it (I am guessing no)? I have already ruled out pcgs as they are quite costly for errors. Thanks!
In my opinion, nothing which occurs during the coining process could have caused what appears on your coin. As such, it appears to be nothing more than a damaged coin which could not be graded. However, the "opinion" presented by the grader would cost you your grading fee's.
I would agree with this evaluation - the coin has been viciously damaged rather than anything happening at the Mint. Note the impressions from another Dime are mirrored - that could only happen by having another coin hammered against it. Somebody had too much idle time.
In other words, the lettering, including the designer's initials, and partial date are backwards. This means that two coins were sandwiched together, probably in a vise............PMD! Chris
I've searched multiple tens of thousands of dollars and have never run across coins like these. I must be in the wrong place...
Well then! Would not have guessed that and am glad I did not pay for grading on it then lol. Thought it might have been a nice little 20 dollar bonus, but alas it will go bag into the pile. Thanks guys!
There are some nice striking errors, that can come from the collar . This one called a stiff collar strike .
