Expert: Joe Hylas - 5/15/2010

Question
HI Joe,
Thank you for your time. I have a 1965 dime, the front seems fine. However when you turn it over the reverse looks as if it did not get printed correctly. You can see the print of the center where the torch is then going out from that it gets thinner till it's just flat metal. (Outer edges look like a flat washer.) Just curious what the value would be.
(I can take pics if needed but, not sure if i can get in close enough for you too see hte small almost print on the back.)
Again thank you for you time. Racheal

Answer
Hi Racheal,

Every error coin is differrent.  Weakly struck pieces are not uncommon, however yours sounds like it's more than just weakly struck.  The reverse die may have had it's "cap" (cover) on when this coin was struck.
If that is the case, the coin is probably worth in the $50 - $100 range.
I suggest you look on eBay for similar types of coins to get an idea of the value in today's market.
I hope this has helped you.

Best Regards
Joe Hylas
www.AllCoins.US