I learned that there are a lot of issues with 2015 P coinage. I'm just not sure what exactly is gong on with this one. I think it's an adjustment strike....but haven't seen one in person to be certain.
Here is some information on Weak Strikes http://www.error-ref.com/weak_strikesinsufficientrampressure/
The radial flow lines are an indicator but the entire die was in serious need of replacement. The ring you see is also another indicator.
Your dime is a worn die. I'm not trying to hijack your thread but I wanted you to see a Die Adjustment Strike. This is my coin and I feel it speaks for itself.
You're not the only member to do that. It happens when you hit the reply button. What you're replying to comes up in guides. Then you type your response inside of the quotes.
Are they a little fuzzy? It's not the photos, it's the coin. That's they way the coin looks. The pressure was very slack on this strike and that's why it looks like it does. The more pressure is increased on the Die, the stronger the strike.
Got it. It's a "test strike" that got loose. Keep increasing pressure until you get the imprint you desire. I'm guessing MOST of these are pulled and re-stamped? Z EDIT: the first photo IS definitely out of focus . . . .
Just a little. When a die is installed a Mint employee sets the striking pressure. A planchet is inserted and out comes a coin. When the strike is not good and the coin gets into the publics hands it's a mint error, a Die Adjustment Strike. More pressure is applied and more details are on the coin. This is orocess is repeated until it all works out correctly. That's the best I can explain it but I'm sure you can google it for a better one.
Two other clues that the op coin is not a die adjustment strike. The coin has strong rims, the rims are some of the last areas to strike up, so if the rims are strong the strike is full or close to it. The reverse is well struck up, you can't have a die adjustment strike on just one side of the coin.
