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This is puzzling me. I have a dime that is twice as thick as normal, but weighs the same as a normal dime. (2.2 grams) To the naked eye I see no difference in the circumference, but the width is clearly much thicker than normal. The edge is smooth instead of ridged, and you can see what looks like the proper metal. (75% copper 25% nickel). The color also looks correct. I looked this up and can not find a similar error anywhere. Did I find the big one? Can I retire?      Edited by Todd_n_Minnesota
05/28/2025 8:36 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Edited by ratman4762
05/28/2025 8:44 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
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 to the CCF, Todd_n_Minnesota! Your coin has the appearance of a Dryer Coin. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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To CCF! Looks like an early stage Dryer Coin. PMD. Worth 10 cents. Errers and Varietys.
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New Member
 United States
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The rims do not seem to protrude, and the edges are not worn. Is it possible it is something else? Or is it most likely a dud? Is there any value to a Dryer Coin? EDIT: It seems very thick, I would presume early stage would not be so thick, also there are no deformities if it is a late stage Dryer Coin, it should be rough and tumbled. It is the most perfect example shown from all the other examples. Edited by Todd_n_Minnesota
05/28/2025 8:56 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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"spooning" a coin to make a ring will result in the same effect, however, spooning a dime would result in a very tiny ring. I vote a Dryer Coin that wasnt stuck in the dryer very long, which is why the rims don't protrude as much as some of the examples shown. |
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United States
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I would think early stage shouldn't be so thick, and I would think late stage would be more deformed.
This is thick, but not deformed. Seems conflicting. Is there any other possibility? :)
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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PMD. post mint damage however it happened. Not a mint error. Everybody so far has told you it's a Dryer Coin. Worth 10 cents. We have seen many people asking about them here in the past, and there will be many more in the future. |
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United States
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Thanks for the replies. I would tend to agree, but something does not add up. The entire coin is just as thick as the rim, and the edges are not worn down. As the edges get thicker, the center should get thinner. This does not appear to be the case. This does not look like typical PMD, however it could be. Either way, I thank you for the votes. Edited by Todd_n_Minnesota
05/28/2025 9:42 pm
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to CCF...hate to say it but you'll have to keep your day job, just PMD like others have siad it's a "dryer" coin. |
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to CCF. Yes, this would be a 'dryer/spooned' coin. looking at the images I can se that the dine is a tiny bit smaller in diameter (not much - but enough) Do a search for " Dryer Coins" in the search box at the top of this page. |
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It is damage no matter how it happened.
The fact that the reeds are missing tells you that it happened after it left the mint.
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It is damage no matter how it happened. Exactly..... |
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to the Community! |
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