How much is the Dime worth and what error is this called?

This 1988 D Roosevelt Dime is pretty unique compared to other dimes I have. What do you call this error on the dime? It is on both the obverse and reverse side. Is it worth anything?

 

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Worn dies. No errors or any value over face.

 

Thank you, but is there a source I can rely on too? I want to know how you know. What is the best source?

 

You found it. Bunch of folks around here that have been living and breathing coins for decades.

 

Have you ever seen a worn pair of sneakers? Same thing. There's no "source." We know what coins struck from worn dies look like. But if you insist, just Google the thing, coins struck from worn dies. Die lives have stages. This coin was just struck from a really late stage die.

 

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The best source? People who know. Through experience and knowledge of others. And a lot of no one wants to buy these for more than a dime. And even that is an effort that's not worth it bc, you won't do it via mail as the postage and stamp costs 5 times the dimes' worth, and you won't do it in person because that's just silly.

The best source is always the one that gives you clear, consice information that is accurate and useful. Here on CT, a lot of that comes in comments.

 

Hollandaise or a good marinara will...oh, sorry, I thought you meant sauce...

A Red Book will give you initial, basic info on conditions, errors & damage. You might start with it - less than $10 used; any within the last few years will be adequate.

 

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Seems like you are hoping to find something with a premium. First find out what you have. Learn the difference between true mint errors and post mint damage..
Then worry about values or premiums last.

I hate to break this bad news to you though.
Most issues you will find in circulation are minor and have very little or no premium at all

 

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It's a mix of theory and experience. @Dynoking has made a solid reference when it comes to Errors (theory). There are other sources when it comes to Varieties (e.g., Variety Vista). Die wear is a naturally occurring phenomenon. As it goes through the stages (i.e., die life cycle @eddiespin mentioned) different things start to happen. Material flow changes and devices/details start to lose their sharpness. This is where experience kicks in. Many here can support you on the learning curve and you'll begin to learn who the more senior collectors are, like @paddyman98 . He collects Errors and a number of us are Variety hunters. But almost all of us can provide detail on worn dies and equipment.

 

I thought it was going to be a clash.

 

Hi guys could you tell me if this is indeed a rare coin it's mint still sealed an has a perfect red line across it? I've never ever seen anything like it?

 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MjFBoJHoa8gbRhcLA

 

https://www.error-ref.com/die-deterioration-doubling/

The mint says they mint 275,000 +/- dimes per die. The damaging probably starts under 200,000 ( my guess) and goes to the die is so bad, the mint slaps on a new die. Cent die they usually go to a million as copper or zinc is softer.
So many damaged ones they are only face value.

 

David. You need to start a separate thread.
What you just did is called hijacking.

Do not post something on someone else's thread that has absolutely nothing to do with the topic.

And welcome to Cointalk