Description: Philadelphia mint mark missing due to die preparation error. First business strike coin missing mint mark since 1965.
🔍 How to Identify This Error
- Check for absence of 'P' mint mark
- Only 1982 dimes affected
- Beware of removed mint marks
📊 Grading & Condition Notes
Popular error coin. Uncirculated examples preferred.
⚠️ Authentication Warning
Always have valuable error coins professionally authenticated and graded. Counterfeit error coins exist, and proper identification requires expertise and specialized equipment.