2008 P Dime Error Review Images Please. Had To Defer To The Pros!

Heat damage on the 2008. PMD.

earl49598,

Too many dimes, I am a bit confused.
John1

Thanks to all for the input! I deleted the erroneous images.

Not going to lie I thought the preponderance of the replies were BS or someone trying to be " Johnny on the spot" HOWEVER, the research I conducted and put the sourcing below BLEW my mind. I knew I came to the correct place!
To put the melting point of a penny into perspective, it is helpful to compare it with the melting points of other common coins. For example, a nickel has a lower melting point than a penny, requiring a temperature of approximately 1,455 degrees Fahrenheit (790 degrees Celsius) to melt.

On the other hand, a dime and a quarter have higher melting points, requiring temperatures of around 1,629 degrees Fahrenheit (890 degrees Celsius) and 1,667 degrees Fahrenheit (908 degrees Celsius), respectively.
https://www.chroniclecollectibles.c...espectively.

here are two key temperatures to know:

Internal temperature: A campfire can reach up to 1650°F (900°C), with an average temperature being 900°F (482°C).
Cooking temperature: You'll do the cooking above the fire in a space with no direct flames. Here, the temperature should be around 600°F (316°C). The higher you go above, the lower the temperature gets.
However, if we talk large campfires like bonfires, the numbers can get much more extreme, up to 2000°F (1100°C). This is where metals like gold and silver start to melt, so you obviously won't try to cook there.
https://campwagen.com/how-hot-is-a-...482%C2%B0C).

nice explanation Brand.

and yes the coin in red above was heated to a high temp causing the cladding to separate from the copper core.