Erin33 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 (edited) Can you tell me if this is a error or is this rubbed off? or if someone rubbed this off? Thanks Edited October 31, 2023 by Erin33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 Just like the bicentennial quarter you recently asked about, you are looking at a well circulated coin, so the answer to your question is no, nobody can say with definitive certainty that what you see happened when the coin was struck or after it left the mint. People can guess and offer opinions of what they think happened, but that is all it will be, guesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 5:23 PM, Erin33 said: Can you tell me if this is a error or is this rubbed off? or if someone rubbed this off? Thanks My guess is it looks like circulation wear combined with a minor error of some grease on the die since the base of the tree and lettering in that area is almost completely gone, but there is not similar significant wear on adjacent areas. But pretty common and not something with added value, particularly with a coin that is not in great shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 It is worth $0.10. RonnieR131 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I agree with @EagleRJO. I would say this coin has a minor struck through grease on the reverse but the condition was aggravated by circulation wear. Even if this coin were to get a mint error attribution, in its present condition is not worth the cost of submitting for the $19 grading fee as well as the additional $18 mint error fee. I would keep it in a flip or other suitable storage as a conversation piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I agree this coin has a common defect. It is well worn and appears to have been struck through grease. I will add it is also a weak strike as well. Value 10c. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I do not know about this coin in particular, but generally, there are areas on a coin that will wear faster or unevenly. While there are sometimes issues with a weak die area, it does not add a value to coin and only helps to identify a particlar die. This coin is fairly well worn overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 I am curious where you found the dime as it's pretty worn and scratched up, with roll coins typically being in better shape. I agree you should look for coins in better condition to examine and evaluate, particularly for more modern coins where finding minor anomalies like this don't add any value at all and are not even worth putting aside as a curiosity find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I agree that there is nothing interesting or significant about this coin and would like to note that what is depicted on the reverse of the Roosevelt dime is an oak branch, not a whole oak tree. J P M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 8:17 PM, Sandon said: I agree that there is nothing interesting or significant about this coin And this is the case of the VAST majority of coins shown here on this section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
