Clamshell?

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   I have what I think is a clamshell; but I've not seen a clamshell where more than 1/2 or so of the edge is opened up. On this dime, it's open all the way around, spread maybe 1/32-1/64 of an inch. It shows no sign of having been cut, and the only thing holding the front to the back is a small spot of ??? in the center. There is no center layer.

Has anyone heard of this? Is it a common error, and I missed seeing it before? 

Thanks! 

Tammy

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
taanddean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Location: Waukomis, Oklah Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote taanddean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Clamshell? Posted: 24 Jan 2012 at 5:31pm
	I have what I think is a clamshell; but I've not seen a clamshell where more than 1/2 or so of the edge is opened up. On this dime, it's open all the way around, spread maybe 1/32-1/64 of an inch. It shows no sign of having been cut, and the only thing holding the front to the back is a small spot of ??? in the center. There is no center layer. Has anyone heard of this? Is it a common error, and I missed seeing it before? Thanks! Tammy

Sponsored Links

Steven_1212 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Coin Groupie Joined: 19 Jun 2011 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 81	Post Options Post Reply Quote Steven_1212 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jan 2012 at 2:32pm
	Firstly is it a clad dime. It is possible to acid dip a clad dime and the copper will disolve leaving the outer layers similar to what you are indicating. Photos would be nice to help make a determination.

taanddean Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 24 Jan 2012 Location: Waukomis, Oklah Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote taanddean Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 25 Jan 2012 at 4:49pm
	Hi! Yes, it is clad. And I'd never heard of dipping it in acid. Would that leave the inside 'spot' in the center, also? Interesting....Is there a way to tell if it's been dipped? The finish looks quite normal. I don't have any pictures of it--I'll try to get some made. Thanks!