What makes a dime black?

How the Copper Dime Appeared. Dimes are made primarily of copper, and are coated with a mixture of copper and nickel
copper and nickel
Cupronickel or copper-nickel (CuNi) is an alloy of copper that contains nickel and strengthening elements, such as iron and manganese. The copper content typically varies from 60 to 90 percent. (Monel is a nickel-copper alloy that contains a minimum of 52 percent nickel.)
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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.
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Are discolored coins worth anything?

Different colors and patterns of toning can have varying effects on a coin's grade and value. For example, brown spotty toning could decrease a coin's value, while colorful rainbow toning could increase it.
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What is the rarest dime?

The 1894-S Barber dime is a dime produced in the United States Barber coinage. It is one of the rarest and most highly prized United States coins for collectors, along with the 1804 dollar and the 1913 Liberty Head nickel. One was sold in 2005 for $1.3 million, and another for $1.9 million in 2007.
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What to look for in rare dimes?

Most Valuable Dimes: Comprehensive List for Collectors
  • 1796 and 1797 Draped Bust Dimes. 1796 Draped Bust dime. ...
  • Carson City Liberty Seated Dimes from the 1870s. 1872-CC Liberty Seated dime. ...
  • 1894-S Barber Dime. ...
  • 1916-D Mercury Dime. ...
  • 1942/1 and 1942/1-D Overdate Mercury Dimes. ...
  • 1982 No-Mintmark Roosevelt Dime.
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What year dimes are worth keeping?

#1 — 1964 Copper-Nickel Clad Roosevelt Dime

The 1964 clad Roosevelt dime is a rare coin with only a handful of specimens, and these are worth four figures or more.
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Are there any special dimes?

Bottom Line: 1859 S Seated Liberty Dime

The coin is rare in any condition, but especially in grades very fine and above. This particular coin is in mint condition. Only one set of dies was used in production, with a total mintage of 60,000, making it the rarest dime of the 1850s.
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Why is my coin black?

It is primarily the result of oxygen and/or sulfur reacting with the coin's metal. However, the toning process can be accelerated by heat, moisture, and various chemicals in the environment. Some of the most harmful chemicals to coins can be found in cheap coin holders and coin folders.
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What dimes are pure silver?

Roosevelt and Mercury Dimes, Washington Quarters, and Walking Liberty Franklin and Kennedy Half-Dollars minted in 1964 and earlier are 90% silver. The value of most circulated coins minted in the 1920′s through 1964 is primarily from their silver content.
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What makes a 1966 dime rare?

Misplaced Die Markers - 1966 dimes with misplaced die markers are very rare to find, but can significantly raise their value. One such coin displayed the number "5" on Roosevelt's cheek. The estimated value for this coin is around $2,000 at auction.
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Why does my dime look gold?

The gold dime was not meant for circulation not like the gold coins. The value of gold coins is determined by how rare the pieces you have on hand, how old the coin is, its condition and also the number of coins that were minted originally. Collecting gold coins is considered as a good investment not like gold dimes.
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Can you remove toning from coins?

I decided this was the best round to show the removal process on, since the toning was so even. Before starting, you should dip the round or coin in acetone to remove any glue, wax, or oils. This will help the toning leave more evenly.
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What is rainbow toning on a coin?

Rainbow toning occurs when atmospheric chemicals, especially sulfur, interact with the surface of a coin over a long period. Such toning is more frequently seen on silver coins.
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What causes silver coins to turn black?

Silver becomes black because of hydrogen sulfide (sulfur), a substance that occurs in the air. When silver comes into contact with it, a chemical reaction takes place and a black layer is formed. Silver oxidizes faster in places with a lot of light and high humidity.
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What is a black beauty coin?

All I could find is that a black beauty nickel is when the metal that is used to cut the planchets overheats it causes the nickel and copper inside to diffuse into two distinct layers in stead of the mix with the nickel top layer.
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How do you tell if a coin is artificially toned?

Signs that a Coin Has Been Artificially Toned
  1. Hairline scratches on the coin's surface can indicate cleaning with an abrasive chemical or brush.
  2. A dark brown or bluish hue often comes from chemical toning.
  3. Spots often appear on an artificially toned coin's surface if the chemical reacts unevenly.
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How can I tell if my dime is silver?

The best way to determine if your coins are silver is to view the edge of the coin. If the coin has a solid silver stripe, then you can feel confident that it's silver. If you can see a copper stripe, then the coin is clad. A more subdued silver stripe with faint traces of copper could mean that the coin is 40% silver.
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What are buffalo nickels worth?

Today, most buffalo details have soft details and obvious signs of wear. However, even a very worn buffalo nickel is worth well above its five-cent face value. According to Coin Study, a circulated buffalo nickel in poor or fair condition is worth a minimum of 40 to 50 cents.
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How do you get black marks off coins?

Once you have gathered the needed items, here's what to do next:
  1. Step 1: Line Container With Aluminum Foil. ...
  2. Step 2: Sprinkle Baking Soda. ...
  3. Step 3: Add Tarnished Silver Coins. ...
  4. Step 4: Add More Baking Soda & Hot Water. ...
  5. Step 5: Rub Away the Tarnish & Grime. ...
  6. Step 6: Rinse Silver Coin With Cold Water. ...
  7. Step 7: Inspect Your Coins.
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What is a black penny coin?

The coin was issued on behalf of the Isle of Man Government. Penny Black was the first adhesive stamp issued by Britain in 1840. The stamp showing the profile of the young Queen Victoria made philatelic history and became popular as “Penny Black”.
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What makes a 1965 dime rare?

The 1965 Silver Dime

It was already mentioned that the production of the silver dimes was halted in 1964, so a silver 1965 dime is very rare. It is also an error coin. So if you find one you should hold on to it and analyze how you can get the most out of the coin in terms of its selling value.
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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.
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What is the rarest quarter?

The Top 15 Most Valuable Quarters
  • 1834 Proof Capped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1841 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter. ...
  • 1804 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1828 Capped Bust Quarter - Repunched Denomination 25/5/50C. ...
  • 1838 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter - No Drapery. ...
  • 1805 Draped Bust Quarter. ...
  • 1850 Proof Liberty Seated Quarter.
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