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Hello,
I work for a bank and found a dime the is smaller than the other dimes. The outside of the dime is smooth and raised along the edges. This give the appearance that the dime is sunken in. The dime is also discolored and dark, which I guess could be from wear. Can you tell me what you think?
Thank You,
April
Hi April,
It sounds like your coin might have been struck on a wrong planchet (such as a lincoln cent planchet) or it could have been damaged somehow outside of the Mint. I cannot tell without seeing the coin in person or at least seeing a picture of it. If you have a picture you can e-mail it to me at: kieferscoins2000@yahoo.com
Cameron Kiefer
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Cameron Kiefer
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I can answer questions relating to copper, silver and gold coins of the United States.
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I have been a collector for many years, and a dealer at shows. I have written many essay's and Money Talk Scripts for the American Numismatic Association and have attended five Summer Seminars at their headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO.
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American Numismatic Association (Life member)
California State Numismatic association
Western Wooden money club
Visalia Coin Club
Franklin Collectors Club and many more!
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Coin World
Numismatic News
CSNA Newsletter
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College
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. 2001 CSNA Literary award. 2002 ANA Outstanding Young Numismatist of the Year winnner.
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