Copper dime

I got this Dime in a roll of pennies ,I guess in 1965 some were made .Any value decided 10 cents.

 

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Yeah they made dimes in 1965, nope just 10c. It looks like it had been underground for a while; it has just been affected by the environment.

 

Yes, 10 cents. It's not copper, it has environmental damage. It looks like it's been in the ground for some time.

 

Technically, it does have copper but all dimes 1965-DATE are. Its composition is a a core of pure copper sandwiched between two layers of cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel).

 

As stated.. Environmental Damage
I have found hundreds Metal Detecting - The clad layers of Dimes and Quarters is affected by soil, dirt, sand.. also Nickels

 

Same.

 

Hi I'm sorry to intrude but I have a real solid copper dime no environmental damage what so ever it's not missing clad it is solid copper and is a flip over restruck in collar

 

Hi mine was just an old damaged Dime.

 

You need to start your own unique thread.. With pictures!
Most likely environmental damage

 

I'd love to see THAT one !

 

Have an XRF Analyzer to back it up? If so that would be neat, but as Paddy said, it might be enviro damage. Tag me in the post!

 

I have a solid never had cladding 1956 no environmental damage at all but I am new to collecting . Where can I get my dime tested with the XRF please ? Thanks Pat

 

Sorry 1965,

 

Pictures?

 

As soon as I get back to my shop tomorrow .

 

Here it is 1965 copper dime . It’s unfortunate I cleaned it when I got it I was told by a coin collector it was painted , But it isn’t painted . Thx . pat

 

Not missing clad layers here. Not an error. The photos confirm what every one else said. Keep trying, however. It is what makes this hobby fun.

 

Plated, after it was in circulation.

Your Dime did not leave the US Mint
looking like that - sorry.

 

Here are a couple missing clad errors from my collection. They are normally very easy to tell from those that are damaged after leaving the Mint.



And my newest one struck on a damaged planchet

 

Those look great thanks for the help .
I want to get it x rayed to see if it’s solid .I will let you know the results thanks . Pat