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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;WVAwise, post: 2007140, member: 72491&quot;]I&#039;m just over a year into both coin and currency interest / enthusiasm. Silver appreciation lured me into the hobby, and I have managed to develop a pretty thorough understanding of the basics (both currency and coin) . My local &quot;coin guy&quot; is down to earth and, from the git go, instilled in me&nbsp; a numismatic mentality to approach the hobby objectively. I manage a restaurant and have a great advantage , as I have the opportunity to examine every coin and bill that goes in and out my store . That said , I choose to be &quot;quick to dismiss &quot; and error coin or inconsistency I come across, and have yet to find myself baffled as I am with this 1968 dime (d). </p><p><br /></p><p>Discovered in circulation, this coin is one gram underweight and has a rough, grainy looking obverse &amp; reverse. These effects can easily be attributed to wear, but what has me scratching my head is the reeding on the coin. there is consistent reeding all around the coin as there should be, but the reeding is submerged between the clad surfaces . The diameter of the coin is correct (compared to many other 68 dimes). The reeding , however , cannot be contacted for touch like any other dime I&#039;ve ever come across in my life time. Nonetheless, without even magnification, the reeding clearly exists to the naked eye, but the position / placement of the reeded edge is clearly beneath both clad surfaces . My coin guy told me to get a 2nd opinion at a coin show that will be in town about a month from now... Any input in the mean time would be greatly appreciated . I&#039;ve cross referenced this dime with all forms of post mint damage / manipulation available on line.... And I&#039;m just not finding reasonable explanations ....additionally, I&#039;ve researched much info about changes made to clad coins right around the time this coin was produced.... I&#039;ve excluded all scenarios that negate logical explanation.... I am by no means experienced enuf to apply a concept that fits, but I can&#039;t dismiss the possibility of an annealing error , and or pre strike split planchet error . Tho both theories have their inconsistencies , It is my understanding that there is a small chance these 2 errors can coincide with one another, although very rare .</p><p><br /></p><p>Any input is very much appreciated </p><p>Thanks[ATTACH]360685[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH]360686[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]360687[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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