AHORTON57 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Found in my pocket change a 2018 today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 This 2018-P dime does not exhibit clash marks, just damage, likely from corrosive chemicals and/or exposure to high heat. Clash marks are created when the obverse and reverse dies clash together without a planchet (coin blank) between them, causing part of the design to be transferred from one (or each) side to the other and then struck into coins subsequently produced by the damaged dies. This 1865 copper nickel three cent piece displays clash marks on both sides, especially on the reverse where the outline of Liberty's head and face can be seen, and on the obverse where the bottom portion of one of the digits of the Roman numeral "III" appear emerging from Liberty's neck and traces of the wreath can be seen behind her head: J P M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coinbuf Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Damaged not a clash. J P M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Looks like heat damage. A die clash would show part of the design of the opposite side. J P M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Neophyte Numismatist Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 agree - heat damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Meenderink Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 (edited) This is a fire / heat damaged 🔥 clad Dime that was pinpoint heated to just at melting point. The puddle effect shows semi molten clad nickel was hot enough to sag and flow. Puddles on reverse with tiny holes are air/ gas bubble hole escapes on the molten globules. They are flat suggesting this coin was heated obv up and lifted then manipulated with something to make/ let molten clad sag. Coin was cleaned and here it is. Someone not only dropped the dime they threw down! Edited June 8 by Mike Meenderink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 The dime was in its proper environment when you found it - pocket change. It should be returned to circuolation. Damaged, nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 No one, I repeat, No One -- not even a machine, is going to accept that thing covered with an octopus' tentacles all over it. On the other hand, it would make an ideal candidate for sale on etsy. I would imagine a sale price of $50,000, Or Best Offer, would drum up some interest. Hey, and it's rare! When's the last time you saw one of those? Don't forget to say you have only one left. Hurry! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/8/2024 at 8:57 PM, Henri Charriere said: No one, I repeat, No One -- not even a machine, is going to accept that thing covered with an octopus' tentacles all over it. On the other hand, it would make an ideal candidate for sale on etsy. I would imagine a sale price of $50,000, Or Best Offer, would drum up some interest. Hey, and it's rare! When's the last time you saw one of those? Don't forget to say you have only one left. Hurry! 🤣 So you’re the guy writing all those Etsy listings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henri Charriere Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 On 6/10/2024 at 12:20 AM, VKurtB said: So you’re the guy writing all those Etsy listings. I believe those sellers are contributing to the crime rate. They are victimizing people, some of whom will become so unhinged that they will try to recoup their losses by any means necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
