1970's Roosevelt Dime. Whats Wrong With This Dime?

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lachar85 New Member United States 1 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 4:16 pm I know some things about modern coins but this one I have no clue. the copper in the center has almost crumbled apart and is leaving the 2 sides like they have been split in half and placed back together. reverse is weird maybe smashed ? Report this Post to the Staff

igwt79 Pillar of the Community United States 1465 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 4:21 pm PMD for sure. Most likely acid damage, possibly heat also. Check this out, someone did an experiment with different acids on dimes: http://goccf.com/t/360250 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188660 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 4:23 pm 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
nfine Pillar of the Community United States 3471 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 4:43 pm with igwt79. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 4:52 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74279 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 4:53 pm To CCF! I agree with igwt79. PMD. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96315 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 6:12 pm acid dipped, then heat applied to destroy this dime. 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
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 6:44 pm Yikes! Just a mess. to the CCF! Report this Post to the Staff
Cujohn Pillar of the Community United States 7174 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 8:30 pm to the CCF The first clue that it is acid damage is that the copper center was eaten away more than the outside layers. Edited by Cujohn 05/06/2024 8:30 pm Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19159 Posts	Posted 05/06/2024 8:40 pm Agree with all above. Rather egregious post-strike damage. Report this Post to the Staff
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