Dime that looks like a penny

[bclark]

I was brousing through craigslist and found this. Apparently it is a dime that was struck wrong and has a penny stamp. It is the size of a dime and everything. Here is the link and I am going to attach pictures incase the link does not work.
Below is what was said about this dime along with the listers email address. I am curious to know how much something like this is worth as well. Any ideas?


THE DIME IS MADE IN THE 80'S NOT 40"S AND IT IS NOT A PENNY SIZE. I HAVE HAD THIS DIME TOOK AND I HAVE A CERTF. STATING ITS A REAL DIME BUT STRUCK WRONG. A DEALER DID THIS PAPER WORK. I DO HAVE A STEEL PENNY MYSLELF AND KNOW THE DIFFERENCE. SORRY FOR ANYONE THAT DOES NOT KNOW THE DIFFERNECE. SO AGAIN ITS A DIME, SIZE OF A DIME, FULL DIME BUT STRUCK AS A PENNY. DATED 1989 AND IN GREAT SHAPE.AND JUST MAKE OFFER. DO NOT NEED TO SALE BUT WOULD IF THE PRICE IS RIGHT. THANKS AGAIN.

angelakelly@bbtel.com

http://louisville.craigslist.org/for/1095491893.html

 

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[fortbball9]

I have heard of coins being stamped on the wrong planchet.Most likely that is what you have.
A penny stamped on a dime planchet.Now for what it is worth depends on the rarity of the strike.
I am sure someone else will chime in and let you know for sure.Great find


fortbball9

 

[sniffer]

don't know the value, but that is an awesome find

 

[jlb783]

2008 Red Book says it is worth about $300 but if it is struck over a dime it could be worth 3-5X higher.

 

[hyperion]

This is termed a "double denomination". It occurs when a previously struck clad dime is restruck with lincoln memorial cent dies. If both dates show fully, and it is in uncirculated condition, it could fetch $1000-1300. Here's a link to Fred Weinberg's error coin page with prices.

http://www.fredweinberg.com/inventory/categorylist.asp?t=c&ID=8

I wouldn't offer anything for it unless it was either certified or an expert got a first-hand look at it. You wouldn't believe what scammers can do with two coins and a vise.

 

[fortbball9]

My sister found a coin one day that was a nickle also with a imprint of a penny.Come to find out somebody
took a nickle and sandwich it in a vise.The penny imprint was indent instead of raised lettering.Check the lettering and see if it is raised or a indention.But if you do believe that it is real as the coin dealer does,it would be worth sending off to get it slabbed (Certified).Hope it is real cause you would have some big $$$.

fortbball9

 

[hyperion]

This one isn't a "vise job" because both Lincoln and Roosevelt profiles are facing correctly. If a cent and dime were sandwiched in a vice, you would get a negative image from one of the coins. Still, this could have issues that would prevent a positive resale. Best to have it certified and graded.

 

[bclark]

Thanks for the input all. I emailed the lady with the coin. I do not think that she will part with it but a good find on her part. Thanks again for the help everyone.

 

[remote4us2006]

i just came accross one 196? d any comments

 

[sagittarius98]

i just came accross one 196? d any comments

Post a picture.

 

[hamiddetecting]

Nice coin!!

 

[enamel7]

i just came accross one 196? d any comments

Also you need to start a new topic, please don't highjack others posts.

 

[Joshr29]

You would think that she would have an actual penny and dime with it for size comparison. I will give .11 cents