1985 P Dime " Obverse "

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  1. Larry Salemme

    Larry Salemme Active Member

    IN GOD WE TRUST W looks to be filled in, any help what caused this would be appreciated Thanks!
     

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  3. ken454

    ken454 Well-Known Member

    heavily worn...
     
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  4. Larry Salemme

    Larry Salemme Active Member

    Thank You!
     
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  5. cladking

    cladking Coin Collector

    It's a weak strike caused by the obverse die not being parallel to the planchet. This is very common with the high speed presses but this one is a little extreme for that era.
     
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  6. bsshog40

    bsshog40 Senior Member

    Yea looks a little off-center to me that helped affect the issue.
     
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  7. Larry Salemme

    Larry Salemme Active Member

    thanks! I appreciate the replies!
     
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  8. Brina

    Brina Well-Known Member

    I have a BUNCH of these. Pretty common, actually...
     
    Brina, May 28, 2017
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