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I am an avid coin collector and have recently got into collecting error coin. I search loose change daily and have noticed there seem to be alot of what I think are small broadstrike dimes. Somtimes I think these are way off , other times I feel like my eyes are playing tricks on me and im willing broadstrikes to be there when there not. I have included a picture of what I believe to be error coins. Id like to know if you could pick what ones you believe ( if any )are true small broadstrikes out of the lineup and ID which ones are and what ones arent and what you think that they are worth.
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Thanks for your time!
Timothy
Hi Timothy:
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to answer your question.
From your description, and the attached photo, it looks like you may have dimes that are broadstruck or ones with mis-aligned obverse dies. You did not say whether your coins had edge reeding. Broadstrikes are error coins which are struck without the collar die present. Usually larger than the normal coin and missing any edge design. Mis-aligned dies happen when the dies are not perfectly centered, one above the other, the struck coin will have incorrectly positioned images, in your case, the obverse dies. Some are more mis-aligned than others.
Your coins appear to vary in grade (unless it's the photo lighting) from about extra fine to uncirculated. As mis-aligned dies, with edge reeding and one die centered, the values would likely range from about fifty cents to about $5. As broadstrikes, with no edge reeding, the values would range from about $1 to $10 to an interested collector.
Check eBay listing under US coins in the error category to see if coins like yours are listed and what they are going for. You may also want to check out these links on error coin values:
http://www.coinsite.com/html/USErrorPrices.asp
http://www.minterrornews.com/priceguide.html
If you live close to a local shop, they should offer an opinion as to it's value and if it is authentic at no charge. Remember, should you choose to sell your coin, get at least two estimates from professional coin dealers (PNG). I've listed a link for you to find them in your area. Link: http://www.pngdealers.com/dealersearch.php
Dealers normally pay between 50% to 60% of retail for items they want.
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Thank You and Good Luck in your collecting.
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Ronald Fern
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I can answer most all questions relating to US coins, tokens, and currency. I'm not strong on world coins or ancients. Primary field of expertise is errors and varieties. Over 55 years experience in coin collecting. Part time dealer since 1976. Employed by McDonnell Douglas/Boeing for over 34 years as an Industrial Engineer/Technical Specialist before retiring in 2002.
Experience
Worked weekends for "Lonesome" John in the late 1960's to mid 1970's processing error coins, packaging, and preparing orders. Worked with John Devine and Fred Weinberg on several California Error A Rama's in the early 1970's. Served as display judge at annual Error-A-Rama coin shows. Opened and operated mail order coin business DBA "CAL ERRORS" in 1976. Contributer to Alan Herbert's "Official Price Guide To Mint Errors" and Fivaz/Stanton "Cherrypickers' Guide". Worked Saturdays at Huntington Beach Coin Exchange 1980-1999. Had table and sold coins at a number of coin and gun shows in So CA, AZ and NV. Sell coins, tokens and currency currently at my space in the Pomona Antique Center. Past "Errorscope" Editor. Presently CONECA Examiner.
Organizations
ANA, CONECA, CWTS, NLG
Publications
Errorscope, Numismatic News, Civil War Token Journal, Error and Variety News
Education/Credentials
AA Degree LBCC pre Engineering, 1964
BS Degree CSULB Ind Technology, 1968
Awards and Honors
1st Place EAR Trophy for Civil War Token Errors, NLG Author of Year Award for best monthly coin column "Error News and Views" in small Numismatic paper, owned and published by Ray Anthony.
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