Error on a 2020 dime 0

[Tyler']

Hi I am new to collecting and came across this error on a 2020 dime. Was wondering what type of error this would be classified under and if I should get it graded. Thanks     

[l.cutler]

Welcome to the forum.  Unfortunately not an error, it is just damaged.  These are sometimes called dryer coins, as being caught in a commercial dryer is one way the damage can happen.  It could also have been done intentionally.

[Greenstang]

Agree, just a dryer coin. See these quite often where people think they are errors.

If you put that dime on top of a regular dime, you will notice that the diameter is slightly smaller which creates the larger rims.

Keep as a novelty coin. I 

[Just Bob]

Welcome to the forum. Fun find, but not an error, as the others have said. Keep looking!

[James Zyskowski]

I have heard that there is a method of making a ring by tapping the edges flat drill out center. Although a dime would be fairly small also read something about that being a jail house item edge flattening with a spoon as the hammer and your guess is good as mine as to how they drilled it 

[Greenstang]

James

What you are referring to is known as “spooning” but the rims are usually a little more rounded.

[VKurtB]

I see guys making very attractive rings out of Swiss coins in particular. When they do it, the very early phases look a lot like this OP’s coin. 

[James Zyskowski]

Was wondering how inmates got silver coins in jail.  I read further and found guards and some visitors aided in this 

Edited June 9, 2021 by James Zyskowski

[Alex in PA.]

2 hours ago, VKurtB said:

very attractive rings out of Swiss coins

Morgan Dollars too.  Morgan Dollar Coin Ring - Handmade by Maria Lucia (billythetree.com)      10% off just for you.

Edited June 9, 2021 by Alex in PA.

[J P M]

Spooning Rings ,I remember some of the kids doing that with quarters almost no one ever finished them it took to long LoL