Description: The 1985 P Dime with a collar off-center dip error and DDO/DDR (Double Die Obverse/Double Die Reverse) is an example of a mint error coin that collectors find intriguing due to its rarity and unusual features. Description: •Date and Mint: It is a 1985 dime, minted at the Philadelphia Mint (indicated by the “P” mint mark). •Collar Off-Center Dip: This error occurs when the collar, a die that shapes the edge of the coin, malfunctions during the striking process. As a result, the coin may appear to have an off-center or misaligned strike. In this case, the rim may be uneven or missing in some areas. •Double Die Obverse (DDO): This refers to a doubling of the design elements on the front (obverse) of the coin, which is caused by a misalignment in the minting process. Doubling might be seen in features such as the date, lettering (like “LIBERTY” or “IN GOD WE TRUST”), or Roosevelt’s portrait. •Double Die Reverse (DDR): This error shows doubling on the reverse side of the coin, affecting elements like the torch, olive branches, or lettering like “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “ONE DIME.” Rarity: Error coins like this are considered rare, but their rarity and value depend on the type and severity of the error. A 1985 P Dime with both a collar off-center error and DDO/DDR would be highly prized by collectors. The combination of multiple errors on a single coin, especially those involving the obverse and reverse design doubling, can make it more desirable and potentially valuable. Coins with minor off-center errors are more common, but a substantial misstrike combined with DDO/DDR increases its rarity. Error History: Error coins have been created throughout U.S. Mint history, often due to mechanical issues or human error during the minting process. In the 1980s, while minting technology was advanced, occasional mishaps still occurred, resulting in off-center strikes, die misalignments, or doubling errors. These errors are not caught by the mint’s quality control system and are released into circulation by accident. Collectors are particularly interested in such errors because they represent unique minting anomalies that differ from regular coins, making them standout pieces for numismatists.
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Composition: Copper
Certification Number: #760
Color: BN
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.5
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 364006303112
Certification: Uncertified
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 10C
Coin: Roosevelt Dime
Year: 1985
Features: Error
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States