Multiple 2025 D Dime Die crack(?) question

@Aegis3 said:
I think "die scratch" would be the best term for these. I really do not think it's a crack; those are generally much my irregular as to path. To me, at least, it's too small to call a gouge, but that's likely more a terminology debate than a numismatic one.

Thanks! That definitely makes the most sense! Is this something that would be “authenticate-able” or not worth sending in?

@jonathanb said:

@Rofles said:

@Aegis3 said:
I think "die scratch" would be the best term for these. I really do not think it's a crack; those are generally much my irregular as to path. To me, at least, it's too small to call a gouge, but that's likely more a terminology debate than a numismatic one.

Thanks! That definitely makes the most sense! Is this something that would be “authenticate-able” or not worth sending in?

Before anyone else responds... Can you give estimates/guesses for each of the following:

• How much do you think that coin is worth now, as is?
• How much do you think that coin will be worth after sending it in?
• How much do you think it will cost to send it in?

You should already know the answers to all of those questions. If you don't, then that's the question(s) you should be asking.

First, I just want to say thank you for posing these questions to me! Never came close to thinking about asking myself these questions! I am new to all of this, so Im going to share what makes sense to me, and maybe you could tell me if I’m wrong or somewhat right? Lol.

So, as far as errors go, I haven’t found much out there for 2025 D dimes with errors, let alone graded.
So, from a supply/demand perspective, certainly worth more than 10cents.
For discussion sake, let’s say this is a die scatch. Does it carry the same weight as the “Speared Buffalo?” I’d say I doubt it. Being as realistic as I can be, In an ungraded state, maybe 5-15$?
I’ve never sent in a coin for grading before, so I’m sure what I’m about to say may be off some. I have sent tons of cards in to psa for grading, so I’ll try to adapt what I can from that. I know, two completely different worlds, lol.
Can you send in for error authentication only, or will they give it an MS grade regardless?
Say I send this in for authentication (or grading? Unsure of the proper nomenclature to use) and it comes back stating the die scratch with a high MS grade. Now I have to ask myself, “is the value of this going to be because of the grade or because of the error? I’d have to say that, in this case, the error would only enhance the value of a high grade. So, I feel like the die scratch would add some value. As for a price point post-grading, relative to condition, maybe $30-50? $20-40?

I think it costs 25$ or so to send in?

So this isn’t just one coin, I opened 1 roll again last night (started with 5 rolls, have 2 left unopened), all 2025 D’s, and about 15 of em have this die scratch on the back, which puts me around 20-23 now of these. Some seem more pronounced, but there’s no doubt they’re there.

I don’t want to flush my money down the toilet, per say, but perhaps maybe I send in one of the coins?

I also found a couple of coins with these marks on them:

Is this from a die scratch as well?

Again I really appreciate the critical thinking questions you posed; I have them written down now! Thank you for helping me learn about all this!

@IkesT said:
@Rofles Coin valuations should be based on hard data, not just on a hunch or personal feeling. Your own valuations on the dime are pretty unrealistic.

At this stage, you should not even be thinking about submitting any coins; that's something that comes much later in your collecting journey, if at all. Many collectors never submit any coins themselves.

Can you send in for error authentication only

No.

Say I send this in for authentication (or grading? Unsure of the proper nomenclature to use) and it comes back stating the die scratch with a high MS grade.

A die scratch or die gouge is not considered an error and therefore should not be submitted for error attribution. As far as I'm aware, PCGS does not attribute minor die scratches or gouges on the label; they'll only do it for those that are considered major varieties such as the 1956 25C Reverse Die Gouge, FS-701.

Rather than submitting one of the dimes, I recommend auctioning one on eBay and see what price it realizes; that will tell you what they are worth. Most likely, you will find that it's not worth your time trying to sell any more of them, but in case it is, the others can also be sold raw.

Thank you for your honesty! I appreciate you helping me better understand how to go about collecting and what to keep in mind when I do come across varieties! I will try to sell down the road and see where that takes me!

@jonathanb said:
In addition to everything that @IkesT said, you can find our host's submission fees at https://www.pcgs.com/services

It will cost at least $70 to submit one coin under the Mint Error tier, and double that if you don't already have submission privileges and you need to pay for membership also.

Your coin is worth 10 cents now. It will still be worth 10c after you pay close to $150 to put it in plastic.

Or, maybe everyone here is wrong. Try the suggestion from @IkesT and see if you can sell even one of them for more than that.

Oof; well submitting something will certainly be contingent upon selling ungraded/authenticated/raw first, and going from there!

I know I say thanks a lot, but I really do mean it; all of the advice/insights here have been incredibly helpful, not just for me but to share with my kids as well! Thanks 😊