Is this a printing error?

Discussion in 'Error Coins' started by CEM67, Jul 4, 2019.

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  1. CEM67

    CEM67 New Member

    I've been holding onto this 1980 D dime for a few years now, and I am just wondering if it is a bizarre printing error or just damaged. Anyone have any idea. Thanks!
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    CEM67, Jul 4, 2019
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  3. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    Damage.
    Coins are minted.
    You can safely spend this as a dime. If anyone will accept it.
     
    Michael K, Jul 4, 2019
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  4. Conder101

    Conder101 Numismatist

    Damaged, been subjected to high heat which caused bubbles to expand between the clad layers which have later flattened.
     
    Conder101, Jul 4, 2019
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  5. cpm9ball

    cpm9ball CANNOT RE-MEMBER

    Welcome to the neighborhood!

    It looks like this coin was damaged in a fire. Coins are struck by two dies in a press coming together under tons and tons of pressure with a planchet of coin metal between them. Paper currency is printed.

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    cpm9ball, Jul 4, 2019
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  6. paddyman98

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    I will state it one more time.. Coins are not printed.
    Just DEFDAM - Definitely Damaged
     
    paddyman98, Jul 4, 2019
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  7. Mountain Man

    Mountain Man Well-Known Member

    @cpm9ball is correct, fire or high heat damage, called PMD, post mint damage and has no value over face, if someone will accept your damaged coin.
     
    Mountain Man, Jul 4, 2019
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