1985 P Dime Has No Copper - Coin Community Forum

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Joshgt83 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 12:56 am It appears this dime is solid nickel. Not sure what it is honestly but there is no copper in it like there supposed to be. Can anyone tell me what this is considered please and thanks Report this Post to the Staff

captainmandrake1 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 01:40 am It's probably plated by someone having a little fun. Edited by captainmandrake1 05/23/2022 01:41 am Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 04:47 am I agree with plated. Weight? John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Keith67 Pillar of the Community United States 6593 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 05:49 am Plated Report this Post to the Staff
kenwright396 Pillar of the Community United States 1173 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 06:29 am to the Community. Agree with others, probably plated. Report this Post to the Staff
Joshgt83 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 08:46 am 2.34 grams Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 08:47 am Plated for sure. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Joshgt83 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 08:49 am Also it sticks to magnet Report this Post to the Staff
Joshgt83 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 08:50 am Thanks! I appreciate it. Every time I think I might have found something it's nothing lol but glad everyone let's me know so I don't try selling it and look real stupid Report this Post to the Staff
coop Bedrock of the Community United States 62064 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 09:54 am Test for plating? Check between the reeds with a box knife to expose the copper layer. It can be seen without ruining the coin. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 97083 Posts	Posted 05/23/2022 10:34 am Definitely heavily plated. even the reeded edge got filled in some. 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
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