1971 S Proof Dime

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  • Scott99
    Member
    • Jan 2011
    • 2068
    #1

    1971 S Proof Dime

    Sorry for the picture... but I think it will work for what I am about to ask.

    This is a 1971 S Proof Dime from a proof set. It really just appears to be a thin outline of the mint mark itself going N/NE.

    It's rather interesting looking to say the least.

    What do you think it is?
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    Matthew Sallee
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    • liveandievarieties
      TPG & Market Expert
      • Feb 2011
      • 6049
      #2
      Strike doubling, which is super-super common on proofs, being that each coin is struck several times.
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        • jallengomez
          Member
          • Jan 2010
          • 4447
          #3
          I agree with Chris. Double-strike, flat-field doubling.

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            • Scott99
              Member
              • Jan 2011
              • 2068
              #4
              Well that's interesting and definitely something to keep to reference, thanks! I would have thought it'd appear on more than just the mint mark.
              Last edited by Scott99; 03-21-2013, 12:37 PM.
              Matthew Sallee

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                • liveandievarieties
                  TPG & Market Expert
                  • Feb 2011
                  • 6049
                  #5
                  Strike doubling is often localized in just one area.
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                    • jcuve
                      Moderator, Die & Variety Expert
                      • Apr 2008
                      • 15458
                      #6
                      I was just photographing this phenomena last week and discussing it with Mike D. Right now it is just known as flat field doubling and confined to proofs. Valueless unless it somehow crosses into a full doubled strike.



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                        • Scott99
                          Member
                          • Jan 2011
                          • 2068
                          #7
                          Nice! I went back and looked the proof over after I responded and noticed that it was above the head as well but no where else. I don't usually do much with proofs but picked some up in KC while I was there since they were good-priced. This dime was in a proof set that had what I believe to be a 1971 S Kennedy tripled die. Going through coneca's listings at the moment to see if I can find a match. I just had not seen this before and it didn't look like an RPM, deterioration, or MD to me so figured I'd post and ask. Thanks for the information!
                          Matthew Sallee

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