Opinions welcome... This dime is 1.37 grams less than it should be, and about 96% of the clad layer is gone on both sides. I do not see any tool markings on either the edge or the rim, nor a single scratch indicating the clad layers/sections were ripped off with a sharp tool or prying device. Most importantly none of the reeds have been scratched, flattened, or bent. Acid was not used, or the clad layer that is remaining would show evidence of it. The two lines across Roosevelt's face are raised ridges of metal indicating some kind of defect. The only problem is that clad layers on dimes weigh about .4 grams. If that's the case, I am about .57 grams short of the normal weight. Not sure what to make of it. What are your thoughts? Do you think this is legit or altered? ~Joe C.
Let us see a picture of the reeded edge. Not so sure about a Dual Missing Clad layer. But not totally impossible.
All of the missing clad coins I've possessed had noticeably more reflective surfaces than this coin (not as reflective as a mirror). The apparently porous surfaces make me suspicious that the clad layer has been corroded away.
I used to make these with nitric acid in the college chem lab. They always had that grainy surface. The details were mushy, but surprisingly sharper than expected. I Also saw small clad areas depending on how the coin sat in the beaker. Heck, Your coin could be one of mine. I spent them in western NY, but that was 35 years ago
