Jasong78 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Can anybody tell me if this is clad error?what would the value be on something like this? Thanks
Jasong78 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Posted April 28, 2021 Any feedback would be greatly appreciated
Greenstang Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Not a cladding error, it looks more like a stain. Value 10 cents. Oldhoopster and Modwriter 2
Jasong78 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Posted April 28, 2021 When I look around the edge of it it’s just silver in spots it’s missing the copper color ?
Moxie15 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 If it were a cladding error you would feel a ridge where the outer layer is missing. run you thumbnail across it, if you do not feel an obvious bump where the color change is then it is not a cladding error. It looks like a stain from the picture
Jasong78 Posted April 28, 2021 Author Posted April 28, 2021 I am feeling a bump in it, And I noticed the U missing in E pluribus unum?
bsshog40 Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Yep, still looks like some sort of staining to me.
Coinbuf Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 (edited) Just because you can feel a ridge does not automatically qualify as a missing clad layer error. While it is one possibility from the photos it appears that there is some substance, glue or other foreign matter which could also form a ridge. I suggest you soak the coin in acetone; pure acetone not your girlfriends nail polish remover; and see if the stain/gunk is loosened or removed. Do this in a well ventilated area and you will not need to soak for very long, maybe ten minutes at most. Acetone will dissolve most organic material but does not harm the metal during a short soak. If after that you still have a ridge feel then its possible that you could have a cladding error and at that time you can follow up with a local coin dealer who can examine it in hand not via photos. From what I see in the photos I expect that you will end up with a very clean bright shinny dime that you can handle without fear of covid. Edited April 28, 2021 by Coinbuf
Oldhoopster Posted April 28, 2021 Posted April 28, 2021 Your coin looks like it is corroded and stained. It doesn't look anything like a missing clad error. Missing clad errors aren't common and it's incredibly unusual to have missing clad on both sides. Also, most coins with a missing clad layer are lighter than standard.
