What's wrong with this dime?

[bethperry3083]

Are these errors or wear-n-tear?

[signofthedimes]

Are these errors or wear-n-tear?

So much worse than wear and tear. A dime that needs to be discarded.
I personally take it upon myself to discard so many corroded and defaced cents when I buy my 20 rolls at a time from my Currency Exchange down the street. I usually end up with about 100 every time.

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, it looks like post mint damage - something done outside the US mint.
Once coins are released into circulation, they can be used as shims, dropped and skidded under carts, used as screwdrivers and the list goes on.

One thing that I will say here is, look at the general patina of the coin. That should show you the average color the coin has obtained over the years in circulation. Now look at the places the damage is and note that some of it has a different color. That means the coin was probably damaged a few years ago if it is a lighter color. If it was really shiny, it may have been done recently.

[bethperry3083]

Thank you for your response. The information will be very helpful in the future when examining coins. I'll send this dime on its way....