Ok. I see it. Question because I'm not really an error guy, does it add any value? I know people people like die crack errors and I have a few but can be seen easily by eye. I know someone who checks coins under a microscope for errors. Put everything in a 2x2 and labels what they think they see. Says he values them at 10-100x face depending on what he sees. I have a few Uncirculated Sacagawea dollars with a decent die crack, he was Shocked that I would sell him one at face value.
The abnormality on the reverse of your coin looks to wide to be a die crack. From the photos provided I would speculate that it may be some kind of planchet defect like a lamination or just a damaged/defective planchet.
I don't get the values either. They can be neat if they are unusual, or in an uncommon place. But a premium for a common coin that can be found in pocket change kinda baffles me.
I’m no error gal… lol. I just notice it looking at the dates etc and I have learned that yes damage at mint is worth something but I don’t plan to sell unless 1982 pops up, or 1992 CAM… etc… my dad would say from above or well lol, sell sell sell! My dad was a hoot! Thanks for your looking back at it.
Lol yes! Does sound weird. On that thread I put just anything on, some are interested in so many things. I know, I’m all over!
Error coin values (especially minor errors) are subjective. If I'm not mistaken Ms. R's coins were curated by Ms. R's father. That makes them priceless and the keeps the price of admission low. Just look at the amount of enjoyment and knowledge gained by Ms. R's research, diligence, and sharing. If anyone ever asked for my opinion, I would research and conserve each coin in a gentle acetone soak. Then put each coin in a 2X2 flip labeled with pertinent info. Hopefully there is another family member with the same level of interest of Ms.R's that will get a similar level of enjoyment from the coins. Ms.R's father will live on for at least another generation. Happy collecting and happy 2023 to all! Richard
My first thought was it was just some residue. The raised material near the rim looks like residue but closer to the olive branch I could see some raised metal. Perhaps a clash mark of Roosevelt's hair? Check out the clash overlays of the Roosevelt dime on this site: http://www.maddieclashes.com/ten-cent-overlays/
