Copper Dime?

Hello,

I came across this dime today. I thought it was a penny at first but then I noticed that it was a dime. Any information about this would be information would be helpful. Thank you in advance!

 

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Some sort of post mint damage.

 

In My Honest Opinion... It's not a Copper Dime
It is a Dime with Environmental Damage.. The Clad Layer on both sides was affected by dirt, soil, sand, weather... Not a Mint Error

 

I'm not saying this IS what happened to your dime, but I CAN tell you it has the exact same look as one that made it all the way through a small child's digestive system. Deja poo.

 

Metal detecting find. 10 cents.

 

Sunburn

 

Looks like it was out in the weather for a while.

 

They didn't make copper dimes, so that's not a copper dime.

 

Presently all U.S. coins minted for circulation are composed primarily of copper, with the exception of the 1 cent coin.

 

Yup, which is why they discolor so easily. Copper is rather reactive.

 

I know little about coins. My grand daughter found this copper dime in her piggy bank. There is no sign of nickel plating being worn off. What is it worth?

 

Did you read any of the posts in this thread?
You don't have a copper Dime. It's considered environmental damage. The clad layer changed color. Only worth 10 Cents.

Here is an example of Quarters with environmental damage I have metal detected. Same composition of Dimes -

 

I did read some of the prior posts. The coin is bright and shiney, and in near mint condition, not dull and uneven like the ones in your hand.

When I go to ebay and search for copper dime, I find some for $10 to over a $1000 dollars.

 

Based on the pictures you posted, your dime suffered some type of environmental damage after it left the mint.

The previous post shows coins found metal detecting, which is probably the most common cause of "copper" dimes and quarters posted on this forum. Environmental damage can occur in other ways as well. Heat and chemicals can easily discolor clad coins.

BTW: you need to very skeptical when looking at error coins on eBay. Anybody can claim they have anything. If the coin hasn't been authenticated by a reputable third party grading service and/or the seller is not a known error specialists or dealer, then unless you really experienced, be careful with ebay

 

Which is quite horribly ironic.


Thanks,
Jacob

 

Folks here gave you the correct answer. This is a very common question on the forum. You can believe what has been said. Welcome to CT. Hope you decide to hang out here. Lots of fun and lots to learn.

 

I have one EXACTLY like this. I can't help but wonder also.

 

You are rude and it looks nothing like
What you have

 

I don't care what you think about me. I'm right.
I have been doing this since 1986 so I have decades of experience!

If it were struck on a copper Cent planchet it would the same size, width and weight of a copper cent planchet. The Dime is question is definitely environmental toning damage just like the Environmentally toned coins I have metal detected and shown.

Welcome to CoinTalk where newbies like you get to LEARN!!!!!!

 

It’s a clad dime that has been and still is suffering from environmental damage. Not minted on copper by any means. A number of members have already stated this.