Question About An Interesting Find On A 2015 D Mint Dime

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Aztec56 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 02:30 am Hello everyone this is my very first post and feel very fortunate to be a part of this community. So let me dive right in. Today I went to my local Walmart and through self check out I got back in change this dime that at first glance thought it was a penny. I brought it home thinking it was just dirty or something and I got some toilet paper with some rubbing compound and all it did was get brighter and skinnier. Can any explain to me on how or what may have caused this. Any help would be greatly appreciated and would like to thank you in advance Report this Post to the Staff

Aztec56 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 03:04 am I mean shinier not skinnier Report this Post to the Staff
Aztec56 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 07:00 am Did I stump even the experts with this find ? Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21610 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 07:04 am You didn't stump anybody, you just posted 41/2 hrs ago and some of us are just getting up and others will still be in bed. The answer to your question is that it is just toning, nothing unusual. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19159 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 07:17 am Agree--toning derived from environmental exposure. I've seen a good number of these over decades of coin searching. And yes, I just got up 45 minutes ago. Still dark where I am. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34410 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 07:35 am Quote: I got some toilet paper with some rubbing compound and all it did was get brighter First welcome to CCF. Second, from this description, it sounds like you have been cleaning your coins. This is something that we overwhelming advise against as you are much more likely to reduce the numismatic value rather than enhance it. Best is to take things a bit slower while you are still learning. "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
Dearborn Moderator United States 96214 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 07:48 am I agree on several levels here: This is natural toning of the coin, (they can all tone out differently depending on what environment they were exposed to. and Never, never, never, polish your coins like you mentioned - all you will end up with is a worthless (face value) very shiny coin. Unless you are planning on making a belt buckle. Polishing a coin removes the original mint luster. 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
jbuck Moderator United States 188612 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 08:58 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Aztec56 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 10:13 am Thank you all for your expertise in answering my dumb question I do apologize for my lack of taste and respect I didn't mean it in a malicious way however after reading it to myself I can understand the replies received my sincere apologies. Oh and BTW I was only cleaning this one dime making sure it wasn't dipped in paint or anything there of. Thank you all again for your educating input. Just a foot note though the cooper coler doesn't look like it's under the nickle it looks obviously that it's above it and does not look like wear and tear Report this Post to the Staff
Aztec56 New Member United States 26 Posts	Posted 04/10/2023 10:16 am I mean in person I know it's hard to tell from the pic if the copper is above or beneath. I'm starting to think it can be paint thanks again Report this Post to the Staff
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