Dime Coins Errors

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3 documented errors and varieties

1965 Silver Dime
1965
Extremely Rare
Silver planchet error when mint switched to clad composition. Weight and sound test can help identify.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Estimated Value Range

$6,000 - $12,000

๐Ÿ” Identification Tips

  • Weight should be 2.50g (silver) vs 2.27g (clad)
  • Silver ring when dropped
  • Edge shows solid silver color

๐Ÿ“Š Grading Notes

Any condition is valuable. Professional grading recommended.

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1996-W Roosevelt Dime
1996-W
Very Rare
Special West Point mint mark dime included in mint sets. Not technically an error, but very scarce.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Estimated Value Range

$200 - $1,200

๐Ÿ” Identification Tips

  • Look for 'W' mint mark below date
  • Only found in 1996 mint sets originally
  • Verify authenticity of mint mark

๐Ÿ“Š Grading Notes

Higher grades command significant premiums.

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1982 No P Roosevelt Dime
1982-Missing P
Rare
Philadelphia mint mark missing due to die preparation error. First business strike coin missing mint mark since 1965.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Estimated Value Range

$30 - $200

๐Ÿ” Identification Tips

  • Check for absence of 'P' mint mark
  • Only 1982 dimes affected
  • Beware of removed mint marks

๐Ÿ“Š Grading Notes

Popular error coin. Uncirculated examples preferred.

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