My brother's been holding on to this for a while now. I told him I'd put it on this forum and see if anybody knew what this error is, and maybe find out if it's worth anything. The year (as best I can decipher) is either 1991 or 1993. I can't make out the last number clearly because of all the distortion. I can see that it's a "D" mintmark although that's distorted also. The back of the dime is fine. There are no scratches that would indicate this was pressed with another coin. All that you see is raised on the coin. I hope the pictures will be able to show this, if not, maybe I can try something else. Thanks for any help.
Hey StartingOut, I'll go ahead and throw my hat in the ring on this one. My guess would be struck with a late stage die cap. Now with that said I could not begin to place value, not enough experience yet. However do not fret my friend someone will know the answer. Still a pretty cool find. Was this bought or found in a change jar or something? Happy hunting, Michael
Yep, looks like struck through a late stage capped die to me as well. I don't know the value either, but it IS worth a significant premium. (But probably not a SIGNIFICANT premium. )
Thanks for the early replies. In answer to your question, Mike (Peachymargarita) YES, it was found in change, not bought. My brother thought it looked odd and put it in an envelope and then in a box where it's been ever since. He brought it out the other day and asked if I knew anything about it. Pfffftttt.. how dumb was that? And, Condor, since I don't know much about capped dies - although I've done some reading since your reply, - could you please explain this a little more. What I'm thinking, is that a coin gets caught up and hits other coins. Correct? Since this coin has somewhat raised lettering etc., would this have been the coin that was stuck? And, while I'm at it, why would you call it a late die stage? Just asking. Thanks for your help.
The die cap coin actually wraps its self around the die, taking on a cup shape. While the die continues to strike coins this die cap coin gets thinner with each strike. Make any sense? The longer this happens the more of the coin that is being struck will show through. Keep looking... they're out there, Michael
If you wish to learn more about varities and error coins try reading what you can find at the following link - Clcik Here. As for value, it can vary greatly. But the price guide at Mint Error News list value as - XF - $200 - Unc - $400.
