1988P Dime Die Error or Damage?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by ska69, Jul 25, 2012.

  1. ska69

    ska69 Member

    I found this 1988P Dime in circulation. The field has an orange peel-like matte effect and the lettering is all really weak and shows slight doubling. The border is also slightly misaligned, which I understand to be pretty common. Is this coin victim of a die error or could this coin have been damaged by some sort of chemical? If it is a mint error, is it worth any premium?
    Dime Die Error.jpg
     
    ska69, Jul 25, 2012
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  3. cpm9ball

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    It could be the result of die erosion.

    Chris
     
    cpm9ball, Jul 25, 2012
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  4. emh209

    emh209 Member

    I'm not sure what causes it but i really like that orange peel effect.
     
    emh209, Jul 25, 2012
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  5. crowbaby

    crowbaby Member

    Could be struck with oil droplets on the die or coin blank.
     
    crowbaby, Jul 25, 2012
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  6. VDBforDave

    VDBforDave Lincoln Error Collector

    I'm gonna guess a VERY worn die?
     
    VDBforDave, Aug 1, 2012
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  7. ska69

    ska69 Member

    The mintage that year was 1,030,550,000. I must have #1,030,549,999. Any thoughts on how much this coin is worth? The reverse is Mint State with some minor bag marks.
     
    ska69, Aug 2, 2012
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  8. VDBforDave

    VDBforDave Lincoln Error Collector

    9 1/2 cents!:yes:
     
    VDBforDave, Aug 2, 2012
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