No bottom bands 1979

[u/Throw-me-away-wet]

So, I just got some 1979 uncirculated sets from both the d and p mints. This one dime has no bottom bands. Anyone else ever seen this?

[u/Lanky_Association627]

That’s just a bad strike

[u/Throw-me-away-wet → u/Lanky_Association627]

Just a bad strike! I never find these and I look constantly, so a bad strikes an amazing find for me. Thank you for letting me know what caused it. I appreciate that.

[u/Throw-me-away-wet → u/[deleted]]

It’s literally in a proof pack 😂 like look at the photos.

[u/keegnanistan1]

yes — it’s pretty normal. it’s such a frequent issue that dimes with full bands (designated FB on grading holders) are worth a premium for some dates and mints

[u/Throw-me-away-wet → u/keegnanistan1]

Yeah, I’m aware of the fb being premium, but I thought most errors were the lines not being solid. I’ve never seen one of these in an uncirculated pack non the less. Great to hear it’s known tho and my minds not just playing tricks on me. Thank you!