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Corsair
Penny Hoarding Member
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 Posted - 01/26/2009 : 18:44:38
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I figured I'd through this topic up here because I was looking for Ag when I found this coin. It is a 1978 D dime, but there isn't any copper in it at all. Or at least not from the sides of it. The coin has amazing luster, so the sides being dirty is not a problem. I have looked under a magnifying glass all 360 degrees and the sides are nothing but silver-colored. It sounds like a regular dime though. Also, there is a strip of metal on the back, below the torch. I'd love to get some pictures up, but I am still clueless on how to work the new camera we got. So much for being one of those technologically-advanced high-schoolers. Anyway, any clues? Did the mint somehow forget to put in the copper? Is it worth anything? Thanks.
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natsb88
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USA
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Tourney64
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1035 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2009 : 19:20:02
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| Weigh it. If it weighs different, then you have something. |
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oober
1000+ Penny Miser Member
USA
1304 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2009 : 19:22:12
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| 2.5g its probably silver. |
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Corsair
Penny Hoarding Member
811 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2009 : 19:26:35
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| Could it be proof with a D mintmark? I dropped it and flipped it, and it sure doesn't sound silver. And I don't have a scale. So I'm pretty much stuck. |
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snappy
Penny Collector Member
USA
301 Posts |
Posted - 01/26/2009 : 19:48:20
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Selling Ryedale sorted USA cents
1.5 each + shipping over 500fv 1.5 each +1/2 shipping
If you pick up 1.35 each
located MT/ND boarder.
after Ryedale sorting they are hand sorted to remove canadian then rechecked with Ryedale to insure all copper and count out $50 FV then placed in cloth bags and sealed with #1 copper wire. |
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Posted - 01/26/2009 : 22:31:10
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| It could just be chrome (or some other similar metal) plated. |
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HoardCopperByTheTon
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 01/27/2009 : 00:20:35
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Maybe it's one of those dimes they used mercury on to try to give it a mirror finish. Stop licking your fingers.  |
If your percentages are low.. just sort more. If your percentages are high.. just sort more.
Now selling Copper pennies. 1.6x plus shipping. Limited amounts available. |
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Possible dime error
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