I've had this since about 2005. It was in a large batch of coins I bought at a garage sale. I'm wondering if it is a dime planchet without the clad layer. A normal dime is supposed to weigh 2.27 gms (Red Book) and measure 17.9 mm. My scale only measures to the nearest 1/10th gm, and it weighs 2.3 gms and measures 17.88 mm. What do you think? Could this be a dime planchet missing the clad layer? Chris PS. While you're at it, can anyone tell me if it is a Philly, Denver or Frisco planchet.
I'm not positive, but I think the weight would be more light if it was missing clad. And if you have a normal dime planchet too, you might want to try comparing the thickness.
Yes, it probably should be lighter, but as I said, my scale only measures to the nearest 1/10th gm, so even if the actual weight had been 2.251 gms, my scale would still register 2.3 gms. It's 1.25mm thick, but I don't think the thickness would be much help since it doesn't have an upset rim like a normal dime would. Chris
that a San Fran Planchett nice find Chris.......I have the Denver and Philly so maybe we can swing a deal for that one :-D
That reminds me of the 2 cent blank I almost bought. From what I understand there is no way to prove it was a 2 cent blank. You may have the same problem here, just a guessing game. I hope it turns out to be an uncladded blank...
Sure! I'll sell it to you cheap! L@@K! Rare 1975 "No S" proof dime planchet missing the clad layer. This is the chance of a lifetime to own a one-of-a-kind MINT ERROR that you won't find anywhere in the entire solar system. I'm not a grader so you must judge for yourself, but I would guess this absolutely stunning specimen will probably grade AU71+*CAC. The bidding will start at a paltry $7,860,000.00 to eclipse the previous high for that lousy 1794 Flowing Hair Dollar that sold earlier this year. This coin will outshine her any day of the week. BID EARLY! BID OFTEN! Returns happily accepted within 10 seconds of receipt. If the winning bid is a sniper, there will be a 22% Buyer's Premium added to the hammer price. All others will pay a 21.9% Buyer's Premium. A 3% fee will be charged for Shipping & Insurance via First Class Mail. Sorry! Cashier's checks only! Please allow 90 days for the check to clear giving me enough time to disappear.
you forgot the prelude While on my way into the mall I saw an infant crawling to get into the mall then I saw a car coming so I stop the car with one arm while scooping up the infant with the other, 10 year later I was presented this coin and told that I was now the proud owner of the rarest coin in the world!!! but seriously they weigh the planchet at ngc I think it will fly!!!
I may just send it to them with my next submission. I still have a credit on my account that I haven't used. Chris
My guess is that it is not a cladless dime. If it were, it would be larger in diameter. When the rim is put on, the coin shrinks. This one is already smaller than it should be.
It is possible that it is a cent made into a dime, back in the day the youth used to polish down cents to make a dime to get a soda.
