1990 Dime Error?

I was just looking in my moms change and I bought this dime from her. It's a strange looking dime, not really sure whats wrong with it. If anyone knows anything about it feel free to post it.

 

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Are you referring to the reeds above Liberty?

 

Reeds are around the outer edge of a coin. Those are denticles.

 

Thanks, I knew there was a technical term for that. Did not know it off the top of my head.

 

I can't differentiate much from that image; however, I don't recognize an error on that part of your dime.

 

I think he is referring to the apparent denticles, since dimes don't have them.

 

Looks like a partial out of collar strike, which is a mint error.

 

Looks to me like a collar clash. Die was misaligned and the part of the die that forms the top of the rim hit the edge of the collar transferring the jagged edge of the collar to the die as a clashmark.

 

Thanks. Does anyone know if its worth anything more than 10 cents. And yes, I am referring to the mark on the rim.

 

Modern coins do not have denticles.

 

Wait, What exactly are denticles?

 

Denticles are small, toothlike design elements all the way around the perimeter of some coins, especially of the 18th and 19th centuries.

 

Denticles are tooth-like devices located just inside the rim of a coin. (The word 'denticle' shares its origin with the word 'dental' - related to teeth.) Denticles were found on most US coins in the 18th and 19th century but disappeared with new designs early in the 20th century.

For an example of denticles take a look at a Morgan Dollar.

 

Rick beat me to it. GMTA.

 

OK So does anyone have any idea of a value on this coin?

 

Hobo, this is an exhibition, not a competition.

 

Unfortunately there is not really going to be a premium for this coin. I suppose you might get a buck or two for it.

 

That would be fine with me seeing that I only paid 10 cents for it from my mom. Do you think I could sell it on ebay or....

 

I know Reeding was used to keep folks from shaving the edges, but were Denticles also used to prevent/Indicate folks from shaving the top of the edges?