1956 Dime needs interpretation

I can't tell what this condition is. Anything from an optical illusion to some minting anomaly.

 

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I see 3 issues..
Worn Die Strike
Mechanical Doubling
Circulation Wear

Oh and silver!

IMHO

 

Thanks. I saw so many things that it became confusing. Thus, the optical illusion reference.

 

...on second thought I just might see a clash with a two-cent coin...nah

 

well don't confuse it. Break it down to what you see individual as the coin as a whole. Don't try to lump everything in one ...
1 - circulation wear - just look at all the hits and stuff over the devices, and wear on roosevelt and the torches.
2 - mechanical doubling. up on top of obv LIBERTY, rev AMERICA is easily seen
3 - worn die strike - the softness / mushiness from liberty to in god we trust, to really around the entire outer edge of the coin.
4 - it's 63 years old ...

 

I see! Thanks to everyone.