Which coin has smooth edges?

Which coin has smooth edges?

Quarters and dimes have a “reeded” edge, while nickels and cents have a “plain” edge. You may have noticed that the quarters and dimes in your pocket or purse have a “reeded” edge, featuring vertical grooves or ridges, while nickels and cents in your pocket have a “plain” or smooth edge.

Why does my dime look like a penny?

How the Copper Dime Appeared. Dimes are made primarily of copper, and are coated with a mixture of copper and nickel to give the coin the appearance of a shiny silver surface. When the copper-nickel mixture wears off, the coin exposes its copper under layer, thus the brownish color of its surface.

What is a 1980 copper dime worth?

According to Error Trends Coin Magazine, it is worth about $80 retail.

How many ridges does a dime have around the edge?

118 ridges
One of the fun facts I learned from the Money Smart Week exhibit at the library is that dimes have 118 ridges or grooves and quarters have 119.

Why do dimes have 118 ridges?

Mint began adding ridges to the coins’ edges, a process called “reeding”, in order to make it impossible to shave them down without the result being obvious. … Today’s coins contain no precious metals but those ridges, at least on half-dollars, quarters, dimes and some dollar coins are still there.

What is the error on the 1965 dime?

Apparently, the Mint was making both the 1964 silver dimes and the 1965 clad dimes at the same time, and someone at the Mint mistakenly substituted a silver disk (collectors call this a “planchet”) for a clad disk when a run of 1965 dimes was being made.

How much is a 1975 dime without mint mark worth?

Rather, they are ordinary Philadelphia Mint circulation strikes that, if worn, are worth only face value. although, How much is a 1975 D dime worth? CoinTrackers.com has estimated the 1975 D Roosevelt Dime value at an average of 10 cents, one in certified mint state (MS+) could be worth $3.

What dimes in circulation are valuable?

4 Valuable Roosevelt Dimes Worth Looking For In Circulation

• #1 — 1964 Copper-Nickel Clad Roosevelt Dime.
• #2 — 1965 Silver Roosevelt Dime.
• #3 — 1982 No-P Roosevelt Dime.
• #4 — 1996-W Roosevelt Dime.

What is a 1984 D dime worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1984-D Roosevelt Dime is Worth $2.55 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

Is there a gold dime?

There are several gold dimes out there, but there is only one official gold dime minted by the US government. Any other gold dime out there is gold plated….Specifications.

What’s a 1989 dime worth?

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1989-P Roosevelt Dime is Worth $2.55 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition.

What does a 2000 dime look like with a raised edge?

2000 something dime with penny like raised copper edges. The last digit of year is obscured by the raised edge. The edge is exagerated somewhat and larger than either a dime or penny would normally be. The edge is smooth and there are no apparent seems so it appears stamped that way.

Is there a dime with no ridges around the edge?

No ridges around edge! I have a dime that has no ridges around its edge. At first I thought it was just worn away, however, it doesn’t seem that obvious. It’s too rounded and perfect. There is no rim at all on the coin either. It’s not a flat rim, that would be an obvious error.

What does a dime look like with the last digit covered?

My dime is a 1960 something with the last digit mostly covered by the rim. It looks perfectly smooth with uniform raised edges on both sides. I also have a quarter, nickle and a penny. I’m of the opinion that this is a man-made curiosity.

What happens when you tap a dime?

A ‘tapped’ dime can result in the reeding being pushed smooth all around the edge. Transactions with Dscoins, lordmarcovan, Collectorcoins, SurfinxHI, JimW. God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that who so believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life.