One sided Dime

Hello all,
Just came across this dime when I noticed that it is only printed on one side. Not sure if it fake or real. It is dated 1997, just looking for a little help on if it is real or not and if it has value to it.

Thanks
Jason

 

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Well... Somebody with too much time on their hands ground the reverse off this one. Not a mint error. A bored person error.

 

Totally agree with Randy. Damaged

 

First, welcome to the neighborhood!

I agree with @Randy Abercrombie and @Collecting Nut , but I would like to add that the one obvious giveaway that it is post-mint damage is because the coin is missing the upset rim on the reverse. Before a planchet is struck, it goes through the upsetting mill which raises the rim on both sides at the same time. Since the rim is missing on the reverse, you must immediately conclude that it could not have occurred at the mint.

Chris

 

"printed"

/shudder

 

One more thing.. Coins are struck/minted.. not printed. Paper Currency is printed

I totally agree with damaged. Not a Mint Error.

 

I too have a one sided dime. Here are the pictures

 

Most likely damaged post mint as explained by the other members.. Did you read the posts?

 

Does anybody actually read the posts?

 

I do .

 

I'm sure it's damaged but you should start a new thread and post photos. Welcome to CT.