1965 silver dime

red56wolf · Feb 5, 2009

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?

DigginThePast · Feb 5, 2009

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.

nhbenz · Feb 5, 2009

Welcome to TNet. Silver coinage comes out of the ground relatively clean in my area, or at least doesn't tarnish as described.

hogge · Feb 5, 2009

Like to see a pic first "Newbie" :thumbsup:

Run it under warm water and a soft toothbrush. That's NOT going to hurt it! Regardless of what anyone thinks or says. Then post a pic.

SHERMANVILLE ILLINOIS · Feb 5, 2009

red56wolf,
welcome to T Net.

Are you able to post a photo?

have a good un..
SHERMANVILLE

DigginThePast · Feb 5, 2009

red56wolf - Forgot to welcome you to T-Net. As requested photos would help. To clear up any confusion regarding my first post. You said that the coin appeared tarnished. If it is tarnished but the details are legible I would not clean it but if encrusted in dirt then yes, a certain amount of cleaning will be necessary in order to determine what you have. Did you find this in the ground or in a change?

red56wolf · Feb 5, 2009

Found in change

seger98 · Feb 5, 2009

It's really hard to say just by looking at the picture if it's silver or not. I suggest taking it to your local coin dealer and asking his/her opinion.

And welcome to Treasure Net.

Chris

Capt.E · Feb 5, 2009

WHAT MAKES YOU THINK THAT IT IS SILVER ? LOOK AT THE EDGE FOR THE COPPER LINE. IT DOES NOT LOOK LIKE SILVER TO ME. BUT I GUESS IT IS POSSIBLE. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY HUNTING

DigginThePast · Feb 5, 2009

It doesn't look like any toning/tarnishing I've seen on genuine silver coins. That being said it is difficult to tell with 100% certainty if it is silver or not. I wouldn't get my hopes up but do have a professional check it out.

Bridge End Farm · Feb 5, 2009

twistidd · Feb 5, 2009

It looks like a clad dime to me.

Joe

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Feb 5, 2009

Look at the edge do you see a copper band or is it all silver... :icon_study:

Keep @ it and HH!!

Woodland Detectors · Feb 5, 2009

I'm sorry, not to be negative but, it looks clad judging by the photo. usually when I find silver coins they come out of the ground with a "sweet" satin look. not to say yours isn't. I hope it is! these are the things that keep my heart pumping! cheers!