Mint Mark Error? Coin experts please look...

[RetiredNavyChief]

I was going through my clad coins and noticed this dime. It has part of UNITED stamped backwards and also 3 leafs stamped on the face. It looks like it was flipped over in the mint and somehow the reverse was stamped on the obverse. How does one prove it came this way from the mint??

 

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[jcooking]

Im no expert but it looks like it was probably done after mint by 2 coins being squished together, just my guess.

 

[Iron Patch]

Im no expert but it looks like it was probably done after mint by 2 coins being squished together, just my guess.

I think that is probably right because if the die had struck it, there would be some damage to the face and the leaf would be raised.

 

[Sky Pilot]

I'd bet that the leaves happened after the mint as well, but it sure looks misstamped at any rate.

Someone here will know for sure, most likely.

By the way RetiredNavyChief: Welcome to TreasureNet!


Sky Pilot

 

[RetiredNavyChief]

Thanks for looking and thanks for the welcome here on Treasurenet. I have been looking at everyones finds for a few weeks now but this is my first post.

 

[Sky Pilot]

Thanks for looking and thanks for the welcome here on Treasurenet. I have been looking at everyones finds for a few weeks now but this is my first post.

Really nice to have you!


Sky Pilot

 

[carpetman]

Are the leaves and letters raised, if so, then most likely it is a clashed die.

 

[BioProfessor]

Have it slabbed. They will either grade it as an error or not. Cost $25 though.

Daryl

 

[Rooter]

If the leaves are raised it's a die clash. If the leaves are indented it's a squeeze or hammer job and post mint damage.

 

[Retired Sarge]

Also with the backwards letters it leans towards Post-Mint damage, had it happened at the time of minting the letters would not be backwards.

Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired

 

[trikikiwi]

Also with the backwards letters it leans towards Post-Mint damage, had it happened at the time of minting the letters would not be backwards.

Mike
TSgt, USAF Retired

You got in before me Mike .
Cheers, Mike

 

[lazooro]

http://coinauctionshelp.com/dime_overlays.html

 

[AU24K]

The rim on the reverse looks like it sustained damage from the sidewalk where some kid hammered another coin on the top of the dime.

Best,
Scott

 

[lazooro]

The rim on the reverse looks like it sustained damage from the sidewalk where some kid hammered another coin on the top of the dime.

Best,
Scott

Nobody was playing with that coin...