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coinguystevewitt New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:16 pm Hello, I found a 1947 dime that is not been minted on the back only on the front. It is blank on the back and I am trying to find out some more information about this coin and possibly what it is worth if it is real. Any help will be good for me. Thank you. I am new to collecting error coins but have been collecting coins for quite some time. Report this Post to the Staff

Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:19 pm Deliberately ground down, I'd say. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
chrisof4 Valued Member United States 274 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:21 pm I would be curious about the weight. The circular lines make me think this has been on a lathe to remove the reverse image. to the forum! Report this Post to the Staff
fplagge Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:31 pm Coin blanks (planchets) are smooth. Chris is likely correct, due to the circular lines it was probably etched on a lathe. Report this Post to the Staff
fplagge Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:36 pm Oh, and by the way, though it really does not matter in this case, when submitting your coin photos please always post the coins in their normal orientation and also crop your photo to eliminate the unneeded borders. It makes it much easier for us to assist you. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguystevewitt New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:37 pm the weight is 1.85 grams, .065 ounces and the face is smooth but as you mentioned has the circular lines. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguystevewitt New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:38 pm also thank you for your help thus far! Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 23686 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:53 pm Cut on a lathe. Watch this video => Magicians coin. Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
fplagge Pillar of the Community United States 628 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 6:55 pm Normal weight for your dime is 2.5 gms. It have definitely been altered post minting. Report this Post to the Staff
coinguystevewitt New Member United States 7 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 7:00 pm Thank you very much! I appreciate the video and all of the help! Report this Post to the Staff
Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 5858 Posts	Posted 04/12/2020 8:06 pm Well, just keep on asking any questions you have and to CCF. Good luck on future finds, have fun... Report this Post to the Staff
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