Could This Be A Dime Struck On A Foreign Planchet?

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Rustoleum Valued Member Canada 57 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 12:30 am I came across this 1973 dime, and as soon as I held it I knew it was different. It is slightly smaller than other 1973 dimes, but has a much wider rim, feels heavier (although I have no scale to measure that), and denticles that are barely noticeable. Any idea what this is? Report this Post to the Staff

Greasy Fingers Pillar of the Community United States 6997 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 12:38 am That's what we call a Dryer Coin...to learn more click on blue hi-lites or use the search box. Edited by Greasy Fingers 03/26/2025 12:39 am Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 24939 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 12:41 am Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Rustoleum Valued Member Canada 57 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 12:49 am So you're saying it's only worth 10 cents?! Bummer. But thanks for the quick reply. Report this Post to the Staff
JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21586 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 06:45 am Yes, a Dryer Coin dime is only worth 10 cents. It is considered damage. Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19117 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 07:21 am Nice Dryer Coin example, yes. keep it for reference purposes. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187702 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 08:55 am I agree, Dryer Coin. 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
john100 Pillar of the Community Canada 5324 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 09:18 am Go to your local post office they have very accurate scales ask nicely if heavier you might have something Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73688 Posts	Posted 03/26/2025 11:21 pm Definitely a Dryer Coin. PMD. Worth 10 cents. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
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