1981 P Dime Possible error

Discussion in 'Coin Chat' started by CoinDetector1, Apr 20, 2018.

  1. CoinDetector1

    CoinDetector1 Member

    Hello everyone, I am far from having the knowledge to know what went wrong with this coin IF ANY. It Came out of a vending machine and automatically caught my eye.
    The obverse side looks a bit normal, although when looking at the reverse, it seems to be very bold. I have attached the obverse and reverse sides of the coin. Please let me know your thoughts. If I need to take better pics I can do that. Thanks to all!
     

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  3. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Reverse looks normal to me. Maybe because it's dirty it makes it look that way.
     
    Last edited: Apr 20, 2018
  4. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I see a lot of what look to be flow lines as well.
     
  5. CoinDetector1

    CoinDetector1 Member

    Thanks Paddyman, the front is pretty dirty, although the reverse is actually pretty clean and very Bold. Which grabbed my attention. Thanks again!
     
  6. CoinDetector1

    CoinDetector1 Member

    Flurry, can you please explain how flow lines are created? In what area do you see the flow lines?
     
  7. tommyc03

    tommyc03 Senior Member

    Not meaning to step on furry's post...On the reverse from the left branch across to the right branch, lines are radiating outwards towards the lettering. Also called striations and the result of a worn die, but not an error.
     
  8. CoinDetector1

    CoinDetector1 Member

    Thanks guys very helpful.
     
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