Coin and Paper Money Collecting/2005-D Error Dime

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Expert: - 12/9/2005


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I found a 2005-D Dime that is missing almost half of the "silver" plating on the reverse is missing.  There is also a gouge on the reverse completely obscuring the "E" in ONE and partially obscuring the "D" in DIME, as well as a little flattening on the obverse on top of Roosevelts head Just after LIBERTY.

Are these minting Errors and if so what are they called, and how do they happen?

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Hi Geoff,
What you have is a delamination.  Since the coins are "sandwiched", one piece of copper between 2 pieces of nickel, (Hence the phrase copper/nickel), it is possible that the part separate.
I have seen these and handled them on numerous occasions.
I suggest you check eBay for similar coins to get an idea of the value.

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Joe Hylas

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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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