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Blank Dime Planchet? Could it be?....

Hi Folks,

I found the following "coin" in going through some change. It appears to be a blank Dime Planchet, but I was not sure. I weighed it and it was 2.26 grams and also the exact dimensions of a dime.

Would anyone know if it is a blank dime, and if so, what would be the value?

If it does have value, does it pay to have it graded, even in this condition (or is condition not a factor with these?)?

Thanks and Happy Holidays

Regards





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  • AUandAGAUandAG Posts: 24,802 ✭✭✭✭✭

    check your redbook, there's a section in the back that shows error prices (most common and blanks, too). Haven't got mine handy.

    bob :)

    Registry: CC lowballs (boblindstrom), bobinvegas1989@yahoo.com
  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,848 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I'll let the error experts weigh in but those beveled edges don't look right to me. Based on that I'd guess counterfeit before blank planchet but we'll see.

  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 23, 2019 10:58AM

    Edited to save the embarrassment of being wrong ... LOL

    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Oh yeah ... welcome to the Board!

    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,623 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It’s an interesting slug I think. The beveled edge doesn’t look right.

  • FredWeinbergFredWeinberg Posts: 5,873 ✭✭✭✭✭

    It might have been caught/jammed in a counting machine,
    but that's a genuine Type 2 (upset rim) Clad Dime Planchet.

    Retired Collector & Dealer in Major Mint Error Coins & Currency since the 1960's.Co-Author of Whitman's "100 Greatest U.S. Mint Error Coins", and the Error Coin Encyclopedia, Vols., III & IV. Retired Authenticator for Major Mint Errors for PCGS. A 50+ Year PNG Member.A full-time numismatist since 1972, retired in 2022.
  • TurtleCatTurtleCat Posts: 4,623 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I like it when I’m wrong and it benefits someone. Congrats OP on the find!

  • astroratastrorat Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @FredWeinberg said:
    It might have been caught/jammed in a counting machine,
    but that's a genuine Type 2 (upset rim) Clad Dime Planchet.

    Well ... I stand corrected. :#

    Numismatist Ordinaire
    See http://www.doubledimes.com for a free online reference for US twenty-cent pieces
  • BuffaloIronTailBuffaloIronTail Posts: 7,493 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That most certainly is a nice find coming out of the wild.

    Pete

    "I tell them there's no problems.....only solutions" - John Lennon
  • JBKJBK Posts: 15,848 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Yes congratulations!

  • StoogeStooge Posts: 4,668 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was going through a green box of 2008-D dimes (2500 dimes) and found 3 of them. They are actually quite common. I put mine into a flip and tossed them in a drawer.


    Later, Paul.
  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,376 ✭✭✭✭✭

    is that a clad with copper core? if so probably not made to fool vending machines, but damaged somehow to cause bevel edge.

    authentic ones without upset rim or worth in the $3-5 range.

  • Thanks All...Yes, I'm a newbie here and don't have a Redbook...
    so this is only worth about $3-$5?

    Any idea what year it "should" have been?

    Regards

  • JimnightJimnight Posts: 10,846 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice find!

  • Thanks everyone!!

    Happy Holidays!!

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @CoinSeeker2017....Welcome aboard....You have your answer from FredW....You really should get a Redbook... a valuable tool for newcomers to the hobby...even for seasoned veterans...Cheers, RickO

  • HemisphericalHemispherical Posts: 9,370 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited December 24, 2019 9:34AM

    @CoinSeeker2017 said:
    Thanks All...Yes, I'm a newbie here and don't have a Redbook...
    so this is only worth about $3-$5?

    Any idea what year it "should" have been?

    Regards

    Would not be able to guess a specific year. Only reasonable guess would be a range of years they were made using that composition.

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