Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Dime

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Expert: - 2/9/2011


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I have 4 dimes that have caught my attention. I am new to this hobby of coins with errors and/or rare coins. If you could assist me it would greatly be assist. 2005 Dime, the number 5 is so close that the bottom half of the 5 where it curves rides right along the edge of the coin thus making it longer and it resembles a tail. 2004 Dime, the bottom part of the coin is blurred. so that the I (in) the W (we) and the 4(2004)are distorted, faded and are barely legible. 1999 dime, marks or scratches 2 ea above  date and 1 that is wide and resembles his hair being blown forward over his forehead towards his eye. it is wavy and does have streaks. 1979 Dime, W (we) is distorted to close to edge of the coin. question: do you think i have something here ? Any value ?

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Roger,

Coins 1, 2, and 4 are just due to dies being used to the point of wearing out -- nothing there.

Coin 3 is hard to tell without seeing, but sounds like some kind of damage after the coin left the mint -- no value there either.

I hope this helps,

Dan

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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.

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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.

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