Can't find information on this coin.
BraydenAllio
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MarkKelley
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Your coin has spent time in a fire. A microscopic, trapped gas bubble expanded in the heat and pushed up the softened surface.
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BillJones
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That piece is first year for copper-nickel clad coinage dime that was authorized by the Coinage Act of 1965. It is made of the same materials as the current dime. Despite the fact that it is 58 years old it has no collector value. It probably went though a fire.
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is it silver?
No.
Just for the heck of it, let's see the other side.
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Agree with the above, just heat damage causing expansion between the layers.
We see quite a few of these on the forum.
It's just the same as every other dime but sure
For those who want to see the other side.
This effect can easily be created with a torch. Spend it.
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