i would appreciate some help or opinions with 2 half dimes are either of these errors ? Apologies for the pics I swapped to my Microscope and its not amazing for close up pics or any pics actually ! First coin 1985 half dime next coin 1990/94 ?? half dime both sides of the coin have the same blurred effect in the same area
Ive had a 12 hour coin frenzy today glued to a jewellers eye loupe Im having a break now hahahah cheers
Both are struck fromworn dies. You can see the radial flow lines, especially on the 94. The 85 also has a scratch, possibly from a coin rolling machine. The date and outer edges of IGWT seem to be weak on many dimes, especially ones struck for worn dies. Personally, I might be tempted to put the 94 in a 2x2 (knowing it's only worth face value), but the 85 is spender. It's your decision to spend or save. No big deal either way.
Damaged, nothing worth keeping IMO. The first one was damaged by a coin rolling machine. The second just worn. You've got 20¢ there, or if you wish, 2 half dimes = 10¢.
Roosevelt was not alive when the half dime was first minted. He was not even alive when they minted the dime in his honor. Oh, it can also be called Ten Cents. Good luck.