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You could show some excitement.
The pitch when dropped is because it is 90% silver and 10% copper. This was true until 1964. In 1965, the composition of silver coins was changed...
I'm not sure yet. Can you post more pictures?
You still have some time.
The mint tends to push dies well past their 'use by' date. As dies are used, they deteriorate. Your dime was struck with one of those dies. It's...
You got me there, Chris.
And when was the last time the mint cared about quality control?!
Also, there is a search bar at the upper right corner of the screen. It will lead you to very many threads with questions just like yours. Study...
Just PMD. I suggest you take some time to learn how coins are minted so that when you find things like this, you'll know to put it back in the wild.
It's split plate doubling. It does happen at the "factory", but it's a plating issue and it's common. NB. It's the mint, not the factory.
Those are the cutest ancient coins I've ever seen.
I'd say 1961. Struck with a grease filled die. Common and no extra value.
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They pop up here once a week.
They can't all be gems. I bow to your superiority.
No, you didn't. If you want to troll us, make it something believable.
Just how could that be possible?
That's not damage, the mint uses that kind of die all the time.
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