I came across an attractive 1837 dime but I'm curious about the "A" in America on the reverse. Is this a variety or damage? TIA for looking.
Appears to be damage the dime looks cleaned or over-dipped also or is it just the appearance of the picture.
I agree, looks like damage to me too as there is some disturbed metal around the A also. I can't really tell much about the surfaces otherwise.
Surfaces actually look good, I seem to have washed out the photo by editing it. Most curious about the "A"
Photo is a LITTLE blurry, but I would imagine PMD caused by cleaning would be to blame. If it is an error, I'd put my money on some sort of gunk filling the die (can't remember the tech term sry).
Photo is out of focus. But it just doesn't scream PMD to me, more like an as-struck issue. I would really like to see an in-focus close-up of the area around the A, including the M and the right side of the wreath and the dentils. In addition to the possibility of a grease-filled die, there is also the possibility of a crumbling die, which can start in a localized area and then spread. I think I see some evidence of this at the upper right serif of the M as well as the A. Again, need much sharper photos.
You have shown us only one side, and the obverse is the more important one. I think that the spot on question is post mint damage, even if it isn’t, it’s a negative. This is not a rare coin. You find others.
