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New Member
United States
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Hear me out. Pictures will be on the next post. Found this awesome 'copper' dime. Extra excited. So I look into it and everyone agrees they don't exist, or very very few maybe. Weighs 2.27 and 2.28 (weighed several times) Sounds bit different when dropped. Same thickness as reg dime. I doubt its an error but also doubt its earth damage or natural corrosion including acid. I have a theory...    |
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New Member
 United States
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So a lot of these I have found reported said that they are within a specific range of dates.
Usually in either 60's or late 80's into early 90's.
So first, anyone know if certain metals were changed for these years that make them more easily naturally corroded?
Aside from that my theory is that they are all science class projects.
I believe there is an experiment using electro... something or other...jgfdgh...that involved a battery, paper clip, some other stuff. ;-)
I think theres a bunch of these out there from science classes.
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New Member
United States
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The point here is that I'd like to have a definitive answer including ALL possibilities.
I'm not suggesting I destroy US currency, unless its allowed in this forum and legal.
If it is allowed, I need some ideas. Anyone know of a chemical process to show what's underneath?
I have a Dremel and some free time. Think it would work?
I am concerned the Dremel will smear the copper inside and continue to hide the nickel while cutting.
Lets say its an error. Not in the best condition, not gonna pull a premium and not in the mood to rip off a naïve collector.
All this is 'theoretical'.
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Pillar of the Community
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I am going to guess environmental damage since its weight is about what it should be.
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
Right. Guessing part is done with. How do I find out? Any thoughts?
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Pillar of the Community
917 Posts |
Have better pictures of just the coin in question?
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New Member
United States
37 Posts |
Not sure how to make a better picture with my tools at hand. IPhone 5 won't get much closer and when I scan it, I have to crop so much that it pixilates out.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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The surface looks pretty porous. Acid bath or environmental damage.
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New Member
United States
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New Member
United States
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Right. I hear you. Now how do I prove it. I want proof. Not opinion. If possible.
Put the thing to rest for a lot of people.
Its really just a matter of should I cut it or use chemicals.
I know all the theories.
Can anyone offer some advice on this endeavor?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3640 Posts |
It is typical of a dime found while metal detecting.
I have found hundreds that look just like yours.
Enviro damage. It is what it is.
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New Member
United States
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Right. I hear you.
I get all that but the thing here is, I'm gonna find out.
No more opinions necessary unless its on how to find out DEFINITIVELY.
I'm asking for help with the process.
No offense meant.
This is gonna bug me until I do it.
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Find a large bullion dealer with an XRF, xray this coin, it will tell you it's composition
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New Member
United States
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Aha! That's what I'm talking about.
Prob a bit unrealistic for me but that is a plan.
Thanks john.
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New Member
United States
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Anyone know a chemical process to remove the exterior without eating into metal?
Or shall I Dremel deep in the coin from the edge on and post a picture?
I'll give it a day for some ideas from forum members and then get into some mad scientists business tomorrow evening.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I can sense your military background!  |
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