1969 D copper dime

Hello,

Recently I was going through my change and came across a 1969 D copper dime. It certainly looks like it's been circulated but it still looks pretty good. I haven't ben able to find much info on copper dimes, much less one from the ' 60s. I was thinking of showing it to my coin dealer, he's a pretty good guy but I was wondering what thoughts you guys might have on it.

If it is valuable, what might be it's approximate value and what would be the best steps to take?

Sorry, I don't have pics.

 

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A copper Indian 5 Cent nickel was sold at Ebay on a Buy it Now Auction for $12500.
I have not heard about copper dimes.

 

We can rule out a dime being struck on a cent planchet (because the cent planchet is larger than the feeding tubes for dimes). So, your dime may be missing its clad layers or it may simply be discolored. It would help if you could post a photo and the coin's weight.

 

I agree! :thumb:


Frank

 

I'll try to get that by tomorrow.

 

Hi,
My guess is that the coin is discolored due to environmental damage. The weight will probably be close to normal. The most likely culprit is having been buried and then rediscovered by a metal detectorist. The only way to know for sure, is to see a picture of the coin.

Thanks,
Bill

 

The coin could also be a sinthered planchet or copper washed that may give it more of a copper appearance we do need pics .

Jazzcoins joe

 

The weight is important

Hello sdjeff,

I know it has already been requested. We need to know the precise weight in addition to seeing a photograph. The weight is important.

Very best regards,
collect89

 

Ok, finally, got some images. sorry it took so long. The only scale I have access to is a jewelry scale and the weight came out as follows:
2.29 grams or .081 oz. So. whaddya think fellas?

 

I'd speculate the 10¢ piece was unintentionally exposed to the elements. Perhaps in or on soil. Do I see a bit of silvery cupro nickel peeking through? The 2.29 grams is near the 2.27 weight of a dime. My guess is it's worth ten cents.

 

I agree with the poster above.

It looks like a metal detector find.

 

So this is basically worthless? Grrr.... I still think it's cool

 

did you ever find out if the penny is worth anything? I have one two.

 

I would post pics and check with your coin dealer.

 

Looks like a penny only it is a dime. I guess an appraiser would be my best bet. Thanks

 

Hello Loreta,

#1 Welcome to CoinTalk.

#2 If you have a copper-colored dime, then you should start a new thread here at the error coin section of CoinTalk. Include the coin's precise weight and dimension. Also include a clear, closely cropped photo of both the obvrese, reverse, and edge.

 

I just got one today and it is pure copper. Even the edge is copper .

 

Wrong. I just got one today 1969 d and it is pure copper. Even the edge is copper

 

Wrong,

I got one 1_969 d and it is pure copper.even the edge is copper. Nothing shinny even under a x10 magnifying glass.

 

@paddyman98 is the expert at metal detecting and has quite the extensive unclad collection maybe he’ll pipe in.
Metal detector finds that made it back into circulation would be my guess. Finding a true unclad dime would be way underweight and almost unheard of that both sides are missing the cladding, although not unseen. Just my opinion.
Reed and Sparkles