Is it silver?

djnelson2292

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So I have a dime my dad found a while back. When he found it I thought it was much more shiny than a regular dime, but thought I could read 2003/2005 on it so we threw it in a jar. I just went through the jar to count the change and saw the dime right away. It stuck out greatly compared to the rest. It definitely looks silver, and it has a good bit of light green patina on it. I can't upload any pictures yet, but I will if needed. Can clad coins turn green like this? I thought the green might be a sure giveaway to it's composition.

About the only number on it that I can make out is a 3 at the end. If it's silver it must be '63. Any ideas on how I can clean it to get a better look? I've only tried running it through water and a toothbrush.

Thanks
 
Yes clad coins can turn green. Can't tell you anything without pics.
 
Alright here's a picture.
 

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It isn't silver. None of the pre 64 Roosevelt's had mintmarks on the obverse. The pre 64 roosevelts have mintmarks on the reverse.
 
Aw darn! Thanks for the help. It does look strange though, does it not? haha
 
I find ones like that all the time at the beach...
 

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