Plated or Environmentally Damaged 1965 Roosevelt Dime
Coin (U.S. Currency) · N/A. The yellowish/brown appearance is due to environmental toning, corrosive damage, or a very thin, non-professional decorative plating.
Purity: Non-precious (0K/0%). This item is not solid gold. It is a standard copper-nickel clad United States dime.
Type
Coin (U.S. Currency)
Purity
Non-precious (0K/0%). This item is not solid gold. It is a standard copper-nickel clad United States dime.
Gold Type
N/A. The yellowish/brown appearance is due to environmental toning, corrosive damage, or a very thin, non-professional decorative plating.
Weight
2.268 grams (standard weight for a U.S. dime). It is not heavy enough to be gold.
Description
A standard 1965 Roosevelt Dime showing significant environmental damage. The discoloration gives it a deceptive 'gold-like' or bronze hue, but the underlying nickel-clad material is visible where the surface is worn.
Key Features
Roosevelt profile, 1965 date, and significant surface oxidation/corrosion.
Color & Finish
Dull brownish-copper with patches of metallic gray. The finish is heavily corroded, pitted, and lacks the luster of genuine gold bullion.
Hallmarks & Stamps
Stamped with U.S. Mint motifs: 'LIBERTY', 'IN GOD WE TRUST', and the date '1965'. No gold purity hallmarks (like 14K or 585) are present.
Dimensions Estimate
Diameter of 17.91 mm and thickness of 1.35 mm.
Gemstones & Inlays
None.
Clasp & Closure
Reeded edge (standard coin edge).
Chain & Links
N/A
Craftsmanship Details
Standard U.S. Mint production strike. The detail is softened by heavy wear and chemical corrosion.
Authentication Indicators
Red Flags: The 1965 dime was never minted in gold. The uneven 'gold' color is flaking off to reveal base metal. It lacks any hallmark or weight certificate associated with gold coins.
Origin & Maker
United States Mint (Philadelphia or Denver).
Era & Period
Mid-Century Modern (1965 production).
Age Estimate
Dated 1965; approximately 59 years old.
Cultural Significance
Represents the transition of the U.S. monetary system away from precious metals to base metal cladding.
Condition Notes
Poor/Environmental Damage. The surface is heavily pitted and discolored. From a numismatic standpoint, it is a 'cull' or 'junk' coin.
Value Estimate
Face value of $0.10 USD. It contains $0 in gold melt value.
Care & Maintenance
No specialized care required as the item has no precious metal value. Avoid harsh chemicals if preservation of the current state is desired.
Similar Items
1964 Roosevelt Dime (90% silver), 1965 Roosevelt Dime (standard clad), or novelty gold-plated dimes sold in sets.
Interesting Facts
The 1965 dime was the first year the U.S. Mint switched from 90% silver to copper-nickel clad due to silver shortages.