1965 silver dime

[red56wolf]

Need help found what I think is a 1965 silver dime. I have read how rare it is and about the weight being 2.50grams. before I go nuts and try to get it weighed do they tarnish and look like a penny? Can or should I clean it?

 

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[hogge]

It's CLAD!

 

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[DigginThePast]

Didn't they stop making silver coins after 1964?

For the most part yes. In 1965 at least one planchet of silver was still in the press and a few silver dimes made it out. For general circulation halves were 40% silver through 1970. Some silver coins were/are still being produced but not for general circulation.

 

[allen]

hopefully its the real deal...

 

[OPUS1]

You never know, have it tested properly.

 

[minton7]

I would agree with those who are saying it is clad...... I have had several that I swore were silver '65's... quarters and dimes..... they weren't... but you can have a jeweler check it out for you to be certain

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Do the drop test. Place the coin on it's edge and let it drop onto a glass or stone table. You can tell by the sound if it is silver. Compare it to the sound of a 1965 or later dime and to a pre 1964 silver dime. There is a distinct difference in the tone.

Good luck!
Neil

 

[cwdigger]

DON'T clean it! Don't scare me like that. Get it weighed or do a specific gravity test if you feel its the real deal.

Edit: I would also avoid the "drop" test. Dropping the coin to listen to the sound it makes could result in damage and loss of value. Take the time to properly test it.

Why not the "drop'' test it so much more fun that way lol. diggin is right dont do that cause all it would take if it is silver for it to land on its edgeand bend the reed a slight bit and there goes your value. Its possible it could be silver chances are slim but possible, I agree with everyone it looks clad from the pics but what does the reed look like if it has been handled in pocket change for any amount of time you should be able to clearly see if the edge has a copper ring or solid silver. Either way keep us informed and welcome


CW

 

[Chico Rico]

I could have sworn Dimes, Quarters and Half's from 1965 to 1970 were 40%?! Pre 1965 are 90%, did something happen recently to change this!? Or am I truly misinformed? Or is everyone else here?

I'm scared. Please help.

P.S. Beer loves me.

 

[DigginThePast]

I could have sworn Dimes, Quarters and Half's from 1965 to 1970 were 40%?! Pre 1965 are 90%, did something happen recently to change this!? Or am I truly misinformed? Or is everyone else here?

I'm scared. Please help.

P.S. Beer loves me.

Roosevelt Dime:
http://www.coinfacts.com/dimes/roosevelt_dimes.html

Washington Quarter:
http://www.coinfacts.com/quarter_dollars/washington_quarter_dollars/WashingtonQuarters.htm

Kennedy Half:
http://www.coinfacts.com/half_dollars/kennedy_half_dollars/kennedy_half_dollars.html

Check out the links and my post above.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

DON'T clean it! Don't scare me like that. Get it weighed or do a specific gravity test if you feel its the real deal.

Edit: I would also avoid the "drop" test. Dropping the coin to listen to the sound it makes could result in damage and loss of value. Take the time to properly test it.

Why not the "drop'' test it so much more fun that way lol. diggin is right dont do that cause all it would take if it is silver for it to land on its edgeand bend the reed a slight bit and there goes your value. Its possible it could be silver chances are slim but possible, I agree with everyone it looks clad from the pics but what does the reed look like if it has been handled in pocket change for any amount of time you should be able to clearly see if the edge has a copper ring or solid silver. Either way keep us informed and welcome


CW

The drop test from 4 inches is not likely to decrease the value of the coin, even if it is a rare silver one. I still vote for the drop test.

 

[Chico Rico]

I could have sworn Dimes, Quarters and Half's from 1965 to 1970 were 40%?! Pre 1965 are 90%, did something happen recently to change this!? Or am I truly misinformed? Or is everyone else here?

I'm scared. Please help.

P.S. Beer loves me.

Roosevelt Dime:
http://www.coinfacts.com/dimes/roosevelt_dimes.html

Washington Quarter:
http://www.coinfacts.com/quarter_dollars/washington_quarter_dollars/WashingtonQuarters.htm

Kennedy Half:
http://www.coinfacts.com/half_dollars/kennedy_half_dollars/kennedy_half_dollars.html

Check out the links and my post above.

Thanks

 

[NGE]

It may be possible, if there were proof sets produced in 1965 where the quarter, dime, and half were 90% silver. And someone broke up a set for just one of those coins for that particular year.......NGE

 

[WheatbackDigger]

It may be possible, if there were proof sets produced in 1965 where the quarter, dime, and half were 90% silver. And someone broke up a set for just one of those coins for that particular year.......NGE

The U.S. did not mint proof sets from 1965-1967. They did mint "Special Mint Sets" or SMS during these years. However, the dimes and quarters were clad and the halves were 40%. Personally, I would just weigh it (definitely, do not do a "drop" test). Clad should weigh around 2.27grams and silver should weigh 2.50grams, minus any wear on the coin. The picture is a tad misleading and I would not want to venture a guess at its metal contents. I do have some silver coins with toning similar to that picture though.

The "5" does look a little "suspect". Could be an altered coin to look like a 1965 Silver dime.

Good luck with it
Doug

 

[NGE]

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed, this redwolf (original poster) has not replied to at all to his posting? I think this person is messin' with us..........NGE

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed, this redwolf (original poster) has not replied to at all to his posting? I think this person is messin' with us..........NGE

Drop test it. The coin is worn and in bad shape anyway.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

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