I was wondering what the error on the reverse is called? I'm brand new to this and have exhausted myself googling possible examples, figured asking those who know would be the simplest solution. I doubt there is much value above face, but learning the correct terminology will be most useful. I appreciate your time. 1979 Roosevelt dime, 2.28g, Reverse error - dot on leaf on torch
Keep this in mind.. not everything that looks weird, different or strange automatically makes it a Mint Error. There are so many ways coins can be damaged or altered after it leaves the US Mint. Instead ask.. could this be a Mint Error? Welcome to Cointalk
Welcome to Coin Talk. I think the dot you are asking about it the tip of the leaf that has been damaged from being hit by another coin or object. Just PMD /post mint damage. Good eye, for noticing such a small ding on a small coin.
The dot in question appears to be the same size as those 2 normal dots, so I suppose there there is a small probability it could be a “dropped dot”. Not an expert on this, but as I understand it, a dropped letter/number occurs when extra metal builds up on the die then falls onto the coin during strike. Why it wasn’t flattened into the regular design means it was deposited onto the coin as the dies were separating after the strike, and the coin, being still very hot from the strike, melded the dot where it fell. Just a theory with a low probability…imo…Spark
Thanks, I didn’t think it was a noteworthy error, seemed like a transfer. I really was looking for the terminology, so many acronyms! Thanks!
I totally was thinking like welding spatter or when you drop mercury on the floor… but that’s not a possible reality, just looks like it. I’ve come across this a couple times already, this was just a very clear one. It is almost like the little acorns that are in the oak branch dropped or the dots on either side of ONE CENT.
@Anda, welcome to CT, the website with a plethora of highly experienced & knowledgeable collectors (or as some of us prefer to be called, accumulators ) anxious to extol your treasures and lend advice. Enlarging it, it looks to me to be totally a hit taken at the exact right spot to make it look like something else (ie, a dot; aka pareidolia). Like the hit FDR took on the head, making it look like he has a barrette in his hair ) OK, that may be a reach.) As for terminology, there is no such thing as a slight error; it's either an error or it's not. Have fun, & do try to peruse the different forums; they are all quite interesting & informative!
