Coin and Paper Money Collecting/missing clad layer

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Expert: - 5/30/2010


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I have a 1968 D dime that is missing both sides of the clad layer. The thickness is about a third of a normal dime, and the circumference is smaller that a regular dime by the size of the raised edge. What type of error is this and the possible value.

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Martin,

The way you describe the coin, it appears to be missing more than just the clad layer.  If missing just the clad layer, it would still be about 80-90% of the normal thickness, and the diameter would still be the same as a normal dime.

Not seeing it first hand, I cannot be sure, but it sounds like your coin has been altered at some time after it left the mint.

Dan

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