What is going on with this 1985 dime? Help

[Lizescobar]

So i have this dime that looks like it has alot of dd going on at chin, bottom lip, forehead, hairline, inner ear, eye, cheekbone, neck line above date and rim in front of face.

 

[jeff of pa]

apparently he moved his head back when they stamped the picture

Looks like an interesting Double die to me
One Error collectors may want

 

[Lizescobar]

And how would I find out how much this dime is worth?

 

[jeff of pa]

Sorry Unless you can find it's Twin with a price tag

Only suggestion I can give would be to post it on Ebay & see what it Gets.

I could suggest talking to a Coin dealer, But unless the dealer is your Mother or father
odds are they will low ball you at best.

Most coin dealers don't deal in errors.
it's a specialty.

There is also the possibility it isn't an error, But Damage .
Though it looks like a DD to me

 

[Holt0222]

I would suggest taking it into a coin dealer. You should know they will offer anywhere from 50% of value all the way down to 25%. You can adjust your price accordingly when you sell on eBay. Otherwise your other option is to send it in to be graded if you believe that it is a one of a kind error. This will then allow you to either take it to an auction house or sell on eBay as such.

 

[Lizescobar]

How do i get it graded? Where would i send it?

 

[Holt0222]

Do you have any coin shows near you. Typically they have good rates. Otherwise you can take it to your local coin shop and see if they can get it sent out.

 

[Lizescobar]

Thank you. Awesome responses and very much needed advice.

 

[A2coins]

Cool find you have a good eye!!!!!

 

[dejapooh]

I would certainly take it to a major show that had some Error dealers on hand. I am not convinced that it is a Double Die. There is significant evidence of die wear. That can cause mushy strike (Quite obvious on this coin), and other issue like rotational restrike or so on. The doubling on the chin and under the neck is quite pronounced, while the lettering and date have almost no evidence. The thing is, that the further from the center of the coin, the more pronounced the doubling SHOULD be. There are no definitive Double Die errors reported for the 1985 P. It could be machine doubling. There are just too many question marks for me. I would certainly take it somewhere for a second, more expert opinion.

 

[l.cutler]

I would not be in a big hurry to get it graded. Most doubling on coins is either mechanical doubling, caused by movement of the die or coin while striking, or die deterioration doubling, caused by a worn out die. Neither of these carry a premium. I expect yours is from die deterioration, but I am no expert. If you can have a dealer or someone look at it without paying a grading fee, I would go that route.

 

[Lizescobar]

So then if this is not concidered a doubled die because the whole coin is not dd. Then does that mean this nickel isnt dd. On the chin and In God We Trust and eye ect....

 

[huntsman53]

So then if this is not concidered a doubled die because the whole coin is not dd. Then does that mean this nickel isnt dd. On the chin and In God We Trust and eye ect....

First off, a coin does not have to show Doubling across the entire Obverse or Reverse to be a Doubled Die. It depends on how the Doubling was created and there are quite a few forms of Doubled Die Doubling (*). Second, like the Dime that started this Thread, l.cutler was correct and this Nickel also shows Die Deterioration Doubling (**) as well.

* Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties

** Wexler's Coins and Die Varieties

 

[Lizescobar]

Thank you huntsman53 and I.cutler. this stuff isso confusing and i appreciate the help

 

[enamel7]

I'm afraid all I'm seeing is die deterioration doubling.