1972 Dime Lamination? Struck Through?

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MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 4:51 pm Here are pics of a 1972 dime with some type of error on just the reverse. On the reverse from the top of the coin to "pluribus Unum" the field looks like a grainy mozaic. At Pluribus unum it looks like a band of struck in metal and below the field and devices look normal. I listed it as a lamination error but I am not sure. Report this Post to the Staff

ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19171 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 5:01 pm At first glance it would appear there's some adhesive (or other formerly sticky) residue on the coin. Others will come along and weigh-in. Consider placing the coin in acetone for an hour or two--will remove most, but all adhesives/goo. Report this Post to the Staff
Numisma Pillar of the Community United States 4963 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 5:22 pm Agree, looks like glue or another clear substance. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 5:52 pm That year the dime is clad. Not a LAM but something is "on" it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 6:14 pm Glue would be my guess as well. Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 7:14 pm Thanks folks, I remember reading in one of the publications at how often glue is found to be the culprit and misidentified as an error. I have to get some acetone and after a soaking I will report back. I appreciate your assistance. Report this Post to the Staff
Yokozuna Pillar of the Community United States 4618 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 7:42 pm MisterT said... Quote: I have to get some acetone and after a soaking I will report back. Just make sure to read and follow all of the warning and caution information on the label. Acetone is very flammable and can cause an explosion if handled incorrectly. My next door neighbor was blown out of her kitchen while using a flammable substance to clean paint off of a pair of jeans. She was okay, but she had really short hair and no eyebrows for a long time. ANA ID: 3203813 - CONECA ID: N-5637 Clean a coin that may be worth collecting? Please DON'T! When in doubt, leave it dirty!! Report this Post to the Staff
MisterT Pillar of the Community United States 2003 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 8:20 pm So many nice people on here with so much wisdom! It only took about 5 minutes in acetone to prove that my "Error" was in fact glue. And fortunately I still have my beard and eyebrows. Now if I could only take pictures that actually looked round like a coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96580 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 8:28 pm When you crop your coin, look to see if there is an option to maintain aspect ratio. That way the image will keep your coin round. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34419 Posts	Posted 04/01/2021 8:32 pm Quote: So many nice people on here with so much wisdom! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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