I assume this is a 1966 Roosevelt Dime missing partial clad layer on the obverse of the coin. Just under 2 grams at 1.99 grams. I assume it is genuine but I am no expert, so any input, feedback, comments and suggestions welcome.
I think it was helped along, too. Note how the details on the exposed copper layer are not well-defined. This suggests that the clad layer was originally intact at the time it was struck, though only partially attached. Chris
I can see that... My first one like this I will have to try to get another that was not helped along.. still a fun coin for a few bucks. I will put it next to my capped die and full greaser.
Yes but in your case the clad layer was missing before striking. In the case of the OP dime the clad layer was present during striking and either fell away or was removed later. I can't tell if the layer was cut away or not, but I would say the layer was NOT bonded to the center layer during the striking.
I expect that this is a clamshell lamination error that was either damaged in the coin wrapping hardware or was to irresistible to someone who simply had to pull it apart. I would also expect that if it had been pulled apart that the missing layer would have been retained so odds are that it was damaged during the wrapping process. What I find amazing is exactly how "thin" the cncladding actually is on these coins!
