2005 dime half copper

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by chechem84, Jun 29, 2008.

  1. chechem84

    chechem84 Junior Member

    Hello,

    I have a 2005 dime that is 1.9 grams in weight and is in good condition. One side is a regular dime on the head and the tails side is stamped in copper. Is this worth anything?

    Thanks,
     
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  3. GDJMSP

    GDJMSP Numismatist Moderator

    Howdy chechem - Welcome to the Forum !!

    Yes, it probably is. How much it is worth would depend largely on the condition/grade of the coin. Can you post a picture ?
     
  4. bjv

    bjv New Member

    i have a 2005 dime that is copper on the face side and a regular dime on the back, what's it worth.
    back of coin.jpg face of coin.jpg
     
  5. iGradeMS70

    iGradeMS70 AKA BustHalfBrian

    Sounds like your coin may be missing it's clad layering on the reverse... But, without some photos, we're not going to jump to any conclusions.

    -Brian
     
  6. JRM43

    JRM43 New Member

    Photos please.
     
  7. bjv, it just looks like it's been circulated, maybe has dirt/obverse layer removed by chemicals. I'd throw it in your piggy bank
     
  8. bjv

    bjv New Member

    coin compare

    i am providing a picture of two dimes, one with the coper face on the left, the other one a regular dime. coin compair.jpg
     
  9. bjv

    bjv New Member

    More information

    i am providing a picture of two dimes, one with the copper face on the left, the other one a regular dime. View attachment 162782 .

    The face of the dime is very shiny, looks like a new penny.
     
  10. JRM43

    JRM43 New Member

    It does look like an unplated side dime.
     
  11. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    I can't make a definite conclusion, but I'd put money on PMD.
     
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  12. Tyler G.

    Tyler G. Active Member

    Wow this thread came up from a while ago.
     
  13. bjv

    bjv New Member

    yes i know, I wanted to check if something was posted before I started a new thread. I found chechem84 to be similar.
     
  14. bjv

    bjv New Member

    Does anyone know who I can take it to in Virginia?
     
  15. bjv

    bjv New Member

    I'm not a collector, but if it is PMD or has beendoctored, they did an excellent job. I've look at it under a magnified glassand it has little or no damage.
     
  16. Lon Chaney

    Lon Chaney Well-Known Member

    It looks like many dimes I've found metal detecting. Could it be a mint error? Eh, maybe... But I doubt it. It may not have been buried, since it's only the obverse of the coin, but I've also seen dimes like that roll searching. I'd still say PMD.
    If you hear hoofbeats, think Horse, not Zebra.
     
  17. bjv

    bjv New Member

    Thanks u been at this awhile. You are most likely right.
     
  18. bjv

    bjv New Member

    You are most likely right, who wouldn’t like to fine buriedtreasure. The one on the left is the one that has thecopper front. My Camera phone does notdo this coin justice.
    back side of coins.jpg
     
  19. Cazkaboom

    Cazkaboom One for all, all for me.

    I think horse only because this is what the Zebra is doing:
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  20. merasmag

    merasmag New Member

    HI-
    I got a dime in my change today that is very strange. I noticed it immediately because the outside is all smooth raised copper(?). By that I mean the edge is raised front and back all the way around at least 1/32 of an inch front and back in copper. I doubt this was done on purpose. Any thoughts? I'm pretty sure it's a 2005D, however the copper partially obscures the last number.
    thanx
     
  21. chrisild

    chrisild Coin Collector

    Welcome to Coin Talk! And in "our" context, PMD means post mint damage. That is, the error was not made by/at the mint but added later.

    Christian
     
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