2013 p dime no ridged edge error?

Ok so I just found a 2013 p good shape but when u look at the rim or edge there is no grooves like they forgot to put them in at the mint I hope what do u guys think?

 

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It appears that your coin has been "spooned", a post-mint action that flattens the reeded edge by tapping it with a spoon. ~ Chris

 

Just be careful because spooning can lead to forking.
...I'll see myself out now...

 

I agree it feels like spooning. Post-Mint damage.

 

I'd tell you a joke I was told back in the 50's, but then I'd get thrown out of here.
~ Chris

 

Photo # 3 shows some remnant of the reeding.

 

Yes it does that's why I dought its post like they are saying...what do u think?

 

It's way to perfect to be post damage or whatever spooning is lol.
It just looks way to perfect to be post damage it looks like something a machine would do or something.
Yes I no I could be wrong but If suck and error could happen at the mint then I'm guessing this is what it would look like.

 

It looks like whatever machine they use to crimp the rim edge just missed doing so to me is that possible anyone no?

 

Spooned or a young dryer coin as the reverse is very worn. Compare it to another dime for wear.

 

No. I'm not even sure what you are talking about...but no. Your coin has been spooned or is an early stage dryer coin. Queue @paddyman98 with the graphics

 

You can see where it started to make the groves just looks like something happened and it came out like that..
If it's possible to have an error like that I think it might be but if yall say it's not then I guess people have alot of time on there hands for nothing lol

 

It's not. Period. End of story.

 

Spooned

 

Just a damaged coin.

 

Spooning.. Not the cuddling kind

 

There are three main parts that make up the coining chamber....the anvil die which is usually the reverse image (tails) of the coin....the hammer die which is usually the obverse image (heads) of the coin....and the retaining collar which forms the edge of the coin and keeps the coin metal from flowing out of the intended diameter.

For the current denominations of dimes, quarters and half dollars, the retaining collar is reeded and the coin metal flows into and takes this form. For the current denominations of pennies, nickels and small dollar coins, the retaining collar is smooth and the coin metal flows into and takes this form. NOTE: Since all denominations of coins are different diameters, it is impossible for the wrong retaining collar to be used.

If the retaining collar was missing during the striking process, all of the struck coins would be larger than the intended diameter. They would be called "broadstrikes" and the edge would be poorly formed.

Mikemsg in Post #8 said:
"It just looks way to perfect to be post damage it looks like something a machine would do or something."

Wrong! Take a close look at Image #225555 in your original post. You can clearly see an unevenness in the edge, ripples as well as reeds. This is indicative of spooning.

By the way, Mike, spooning is really not that uncommon. It is used by some craftsmen to make coin rings.

Chris

 

Great post Chris. You said that well.

 

It's not maybe you're wrong, it's definitely you're wrong!

 

I know you are supposed to use cotton gloves when handling coins, but I don't think the OPs count.