No, you're seeing a 2015 dime with heavy die wear. Out of curiosity, how do you suppose a 2015/2 date would be produced on a die?
When I looked at the first pic I was ready to say no but the second pic shows some pretty good definition. If it is what it appears it might be, you can probably bet someone at the Mint had some fun making this. I highly doubt any 2012 coins would be left hanging around for this to happen otherwise.
If you back off a little on your magnification, I bet you will be better able to see the die deterioration. Chris
Thanks for your reply . Seems to me like anything is possible when it comes to the mints and these error coins
If you need a level of magnification that high, then the error or variety isn't worth much. In this case, however, the enlargement isn't anything at all. It is just something you visualize in your mind like someone taking a Rohrshach test. What is important is all of the parallel striations which you seem to want to ignore. Those striations pointing toward the rim are indicative of die wear, and when you have die wear, it is even possible to "visualize" something like the Shroud of Turin when you have already convinced yourself that it is there. Chris
Please bear in mind, I'm not actually saying this is an error. And, as Chris pointed out, if you look at something long enough it can appear to be just about anything. I saw what looked like the tail of the two and the top curve of a two, but most likely it is die deterioration and just made it look this way. Although a dealer will most likely say the same, for your own peace of mind, hang onto it and get a second opinion when you get a chance to show it to someone else.
