Off center 1978 dime no mint

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  1. Amc

    Amc New Member

    I have a 1978 dime that's missing its left rim and no mint mark. Is it worth anything? 20181205_232156.jpg
     
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  3. Michael K

    Michael K Well-Known Member

    To be off center, it would have to be off center on the reverse as well.
    If the reverse is centered, then this is a mis aligned die strike which is common.
    The lack of a mint mark just means it is from Philadelphia. It is a nice MAD
    there might be a slight premium, but not much.
    If the reverse is off, the off centers are worth more than the MAD's I believe.
     
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  4. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan 48-year collector Moderator

    What @Michael K said. Whether misaligned die or off-center, I think there's enough shift there to be worth a very tiny premium. It still won't be worth much, but definitely better than face value.
     
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  5. Amc

    Amc New Member

    Thank you. The back looks to be centered. It's just the front left side. How/where do I go to find the value of it? Also, does value go up with age or will this MAD remain the same over the years?
     
  6. Amc

    Amc New Member

    I appreciate the info, I don't know anything about coins & couldn't really find answers of where to go to find the value or buy/sell sites just for coin collectors earlier so thought I'd try some forums.
     
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  8. paddyman98

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    There are a few factors to take into consideration to determine if a Mint Error has a premium.
    Such as..
    Major and Minor Mint errors
    Rare vs. Common
    Age of the Coin with an error
    Condition of the Coin with an error

    Here is a website with some values
    http://www.coinnews.net/tools/error-coin-price-guide-with-mint-error-photo-descriptions/

    Your Dime is a minor mint error and is common.. No premium for a Misaligned Die Strike
     
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  9. V. Kurt Bellman

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