Odd 1944 Dime. What's it worth

I have this odd 1944 Dime with four casting marks on the edges. Has anyone see one of these? See attachment for full photo

 

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I would guess the dime used to be attached to something else and those "casting marks" are solder or another way it was attached. Casting sprues, little bits of metal still attached to a flan from casting, only ever appear on cast flans or coins, not on US coins. US coins are stamped from rolled metal, so I do not see how the mint could have possibly made this. Also, since our coins are struck in a round collar, even if the flan had sprues, either it would not have fit in the collar or the striking would have eliminated them.

Chris

 

Thanks for the reply, it does not appear to be solder since there is no seam visible between the marks and the coin and the marks are the same color as the coin.

 

Well, solder is usually silver colored, and solder melts so there should not be a seam where is connects to the coin. I would bet the "sprues" would be much softer than the coin, and if sent out for evaluation would be an entirely different metal.

We can wait to see what others post sir.

Chris

 

Totally agree. Attached to a bezel or several together to form a bracelet (or necklace....).

 

no doubt about it...+1

 

Thanks Everyone

Thanks Everyone

 

Post-Mint Damage, Value equals the silver content.