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If your coin is thinner than a normal dime, what you have is probably a "lamination error". This error occurs when the cupronickel cladding doesn't adhere and the coin is struck on the inner copper core. A double-sided lamination error is fairly uncommon so IF that's the case I would have it examined in person by a dealer who specializes in error coins. Another alternative is that it's an off-metal strike, which occurs when a planchet (blank) for a different denomination or foreign coin accidentally gets mixed in with normal dime blanks. Again, this would have to be examined by someone in person to verify. If the coin is the same size and weight as a normal dime, then the third possibility is that someone simply plated it with copper, in which case it's an altered coin with no additional numismatic value. I confess to having done the same back in high school, creating a number of "copper" nickels and dimes after learning about half-reactions in chemistry class.
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What is the value of a 1971 silver dime?
All circulation dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
What is the value of a 1975 silver US dime?
All circulating dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
What is the value of a 1952 js dime?
It's a Roosevelt dime not a JS dime and all are considered common, value is about $2.00.
How much is a copper dime 1911 worth?
There's no such thing as a copper dime. All 1911 dimes (in fact all dimes up till 1964) were made of a 90%-silver alloy.It's quite possible your coin is simply an ordinary silver dime with a lot of tarnish. If so, don't try to clean it; that'll reduce its value to a collector.There's more information at the Related Question.
What is the value of a 1966 US dime with a copper ring?
10 cents. It has no special value unless it's in uncirculated condition. If you look at the other dimes in your pocket change, you'll see they all have a copper ring around the edge. All circulating US dimes dated 1965 and later have been made of a 3-layer "sandwich" of copper-nickel bonded to a pure copper core.
Dime with copper reeding value?
A dime with copper reeding doesn't have any added value beyond its face value of 10 cents. The copper reeding is simply a design feature on the coin and doesn't affect its worth to collectors or in circulation.
What is the value of a 1971 silver dime?
All circulation dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
What is the value of a 1975 silver US dime?
All circulating dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel, not silver.
What is the value of a 2005 silver US dime?
Dimes minted for circulation haven't contained any silver since 1964. All later dimes are made of copper-nickel and are only worth 10 cents each. If your dime has the familiar copper band on its edge you have an ordinary dime. The only silver dimes minted since that time are "Prestige Proof" coins that are specially struck for sale to collectors. If your dime doesn't have the copper band but does have an "S" mint mark and is heavier than an ordinary 2005 dime, you could have a proof dime that was removed from its package. Unfortunately if it has any wear on it, its value is reduced to the melt value of about 0.07 times the price of 1 oz of silver.
What is the value of a 1952 liberty dime?
It's a Roosevelt dime not a liberty dime and all are considered common, value is about $2.00
What is the value of a 1952 js dime?
It's a Roosevelt dime not a JS dime and all are considered common, value is about $2.00.
How much is a copper dime 1911 worth?
There's no such thing as a copper dime. All 1911 dimes (in fact all dimes up till 1964) were made of a 90%-silver alloy.It's quite possible your coin is simply an ordinary silver dime with a lot of tarnish. If so, don't try to clean it; that'll reduce its value to a collector.There's more information at the Related Question.
What is the value of a 1966 US dime with a copper ring?
10 cents. It has no special value unless it's in uncirculated condition. If you look at the other dimes in your pocket change, you'll see they all have a copper ring around the edge. All circulating US dimes dated 1965 and later have been made of a 3-layer "sandwich" of copper-nickel bonded to a pure copper core.
What is the value of a 1969 silver US dime?
If there were one it would be a fabulous rarity, but all 1969 dimes were made out of copper-nickel and are only worth face value. The last silver dimes were struck in 1964. All circulation dimes after that have been made of copper-nickel. If your dime appears to be silver it's probably plated. That means it's an altered coin and is still only worth 10 cents.
What is the value of a 1947 US dime?
Like all dimes dated 1964 and earlier, this coin is made of 90% silver and 10% copper so its value will change along with the value of silver. As of 01/2010, a 1947 dime in average condition is worth about $1.60. Uncirculated ones range from $2.00 to over $100 depending on quality.
What is the value of a 1960 liberty dime?
All US dimes have the word LIBERTY on them. A 1960 dime is a Roosevelt dime and all are very common. As of 8-27-11, if it has any wear the value is for the silver, about $3.00.
What is the value of a 1967 US dime?
All circulating dimes dated 1965 and later are made of copper-nickel and are only worth face value. The only circulating dimes that contain silver are dated 1964 and earlier.
