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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;JCro57, post: 3440103, member: 92083&quot;]Opinions welcome...</p><p><br /></p><p>This dime is 1.37 grams less than it should be, and about 96% of the clad layer is gone on both sides.</p><p><br /></p><p>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.</p><p><br /></p><p>Acid was not used, or the clad layer that is remaining would show evidence of it. </p><p><br /></p><p>The two lines across Roosevelt&#039;s face are raised ridges of metal indicating some kind of defect.</p><p><br /></p><p>The only problem is that clad layers on dimes weigh about .4 grams. If that&#039;s the case, I am about .57 grams short of the normal weight. Not sure what to make of it.</p><p><br /></p><p>What are your thoughts? Do you think this is legit or altered?</p><p><br /></p><p>~Joe C.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]913384[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]913385[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]913386[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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