Edwardram Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Is this a ddr ? The letters are way thicker than others I compared it to. They are touching on almost every point of the reverse. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dprince1138 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 FATPHOBIC! Certainly does seem doughy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleRJO Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 On 11/19/2023 at 8:41 PM, Edwardram said: The letters are way thicker than others I compared it to. They are touching on almost every point of the reverse. Looks like deteriorated dies to me, or a type of worthless doubling, where some of the elements widen slightly all around or on both sides sometimes, that also gives it a "mushy" appearance. For more info you can search this board for "machine doubling" or go to DoubledDie.com and click on "Doubled Dies" and "Worthless Doubling" on the left hand menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 The reverse master die was just about worn out by 1984, and the letters and devices were spreading out to the point of touching, particularly on the motto. The die was used one more year before the new one was introduced for the dimes dated 1986. powermad5000 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 I think not only a worn out die but a good level of wear combined with the die state to cause what we are seeing on this dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
