Just a quick question about a weird dime I found...

meucci67 · 02-10-2025, 06:24 PM

I found this dime as I was getting a penny out of the shop register... It has the regular silver front, but a copper back. Is this a common error?

Thanks for any information!

Michael

Gigantor · 02-10-2025, 10:45 PM

It looks like it's missing the clad layer on the reverse. Dimes are made of copper, and clad with nickel. If it's a mint error, it's not very common. Recent sales on eBay would suggest $100-200 if certified by a coin grader. Nice find!

https://www.pcgs.com/news/missing-cl...nt-error-coins

meucci67 · 02-11-2025, 09:29 AM

Thanks!

Michael

Hail24 · 02-12-2025, 11:22 AM

Yes, it is definitely missing the reverse clad layer, and you do not need to get it certified. This error isn't common but there are multiple examples, and it is even better that the entire clad layer is missing. It will sell for the same amount raw as it will being graded honestly just to save you some money on grading fees. Nice find for sure.

meucci67 · 02-13-2025, 08:22 AM

I pulled it out of a jumbled pile of pennies so I would hate to see how it grades!

Thanks for the info!

Michael

02-10-2025, 06:24 PM	#1
meucci67 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southwest corner of PA Posts: 1,638	Just a quick question about a weird dime I found... I found this dime as I was getting a penny out of the shop register... It has the regular silver front, but a copper back. Is this a common error? Thanks for any information! Michael __________________ It’s just a hobby to me

02-10-2025, 10:45 PM	#2
Gigantor Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 3,434 Gigantor	It looks like it's missing the clad layer on the reverse. Dimes are made of copper, and clad with nickel. If it's a mint error, it's not very common. Recent sales on eBay would suggest $100-200 if certified by a coin grader. Nice find! https://www.pcgs.com/news/missing-cl...nt-error-coins __________________ PC - Jake Long - Blue Detroit Lions - Santa Claus Cards Last edited by Gigantor; 02-10-2025 at 10:49 PM.

02-11-2025, 09:29 AM	#3
meucci67 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southwest corner of PA Posts: 1,638	Thanks! Michael __________________ It’s just a hobby to me

02-12-2025, 11:22 AM	#4
Hail24 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Princeton, IL Posts: 3,243 the_slab_lab_chicago Hail24	Yes, it is definitely missing the reverse clad layer, and you do not need to get it certified. This error isn't common but there are multiple examples, and it is even better that the entire clad layer is missing. It will sell for the same amount raw as it will being graded honestly just to save you some money on grading fees. Nice find for sure. __________________ I buy Coin and Card Collections! None too big or too small! Contact me anytime if you are interested or know someone that is. Thanks Chris https://www.flickr.com/photos/138566191@N03/?

02-13-2025, 08:22 AM	#5
meucci67 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southwest corner of PA Posts: 1,638	I pulled it out of a jumbled pile of pennies so I would hate to see how it grades! Thanks for the info! Michael __________________ It’s just a hobby to me