I was sorting through some loose change the other day, and I came across this 1984-P Roosevelt Dime that immediately stuck out to me. I haven't quite seen anything like it in terms of error and such. It seems that the detail is bolder, if you will, on the obverse and the reverse. Like there was grease on the die or maybe the die was worn down so when it struck the detail was not as fine as it should have been. Any insight would be very helpful. I'm trying to get more information on as to what happened to it, and if it increases the value at all. Pictures included, with a normal 1984-P for comparison. The dime in question is on the right. You can see that the detail is not as fine, and the letters and date kind of run together and are filled.
The date on the second one looks slanted. Maybe its just rotated more than the first. As for the boldness, I think its normal.
I think you have it backwards. If the coin had been struck through grease the details (in the areas where the grease was located) would be weaker, not bolder. If the coin had been struck by worn dies the details would be weaker, not bolder. I don't see anything unusual about your coin.
Well, maybe I just used the wrong word to describe it. The letters just seem bolder, but the detail is definitely not as fine. I figured it was probably nothing, but couldn't hurt to ask.
I have notice while roll searching that some coins seem a lot thicker than others. I've weighed them and they are the correct weight, So I am thinking the rim might be a bit heavier. A bold strike could be caused by a heaver press or maybe a bit thicker planchet, maybe. But some coins have better strikes than other ones. I think your dime is normal, but I haven't had it in hand. So set it aside and research iy some more. You've only invested 10c
Finally got the time to take it to a local coin dealer.. He says it was struck through grease and probably worth about $3, if any of you were wondering. Thanks for the help!
As Hobo pointed out, if the coin had been struck through grease on the die, the details would be weak, not bold. This is called a grease filled strike, and is a common occurance at the Mint, and not considered an error. $3 offer? Jump all over it, as that is the only $3 offer you'll ever receive for this dime. It's not a grease filled die strike, and not an error and worth only $.10, IMO.
