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Expert: - 7/18/2008


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in change today i got a mis-stamp/marked 1974 dime:there it was hanging of the side a bit with few minor dents the head was a little bigger then normal and parts of "in god we trust" are of the side can you help me find the value to this dime thank you , Erik.

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Hi Erik,

If the coin is still round, it was struck off-center.  If the coin is no longer round, this is known as elongated.
Elongated can occur in many ways.  I remember as a kid placing a coin on the train tracks and waiting for the train to run it over, this resulted in an elongated coin, although the details were a bit smeared.
Either way, these are minor errors and usually trade for between $2 and $10 each

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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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