I have 2 1958 Rossevelt Dimes and for some reason, the coin counting machine at my local supermarket keeps returning them. They're in good condition, not bent or dammaged.
I threw them in with 20 other dimes and the only two returned were the ones from 1958. What makes them different?
2007-06-20 10:43:08 · 7 answers · asked by The Forgotten 6 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Thank you all, I can't decide which answer was best, so I'm going to leave it up to the community.
2007-06-22 11:33:46 · update #1
Modern coin counting machines are made to count only the clad coinage. Your dimes are silver and weighs to much so they were kicked out so to speak. I am not so sure how the cents ones work, for the cents before 1982 weigh more than the ones after. I have never used a machine I roll mine by hand after I go through them for modern coins that have a greater value, like doubled die coins.
2007-06-20 12:57:27 · answer #1 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The coin counting machine couldn't accept your two 1958 dimes because they are of different metallic composition and weight. The pre-1965 dimes were struck in 90% silver, while the ones from 1965 are clads. Now here's the technical part. Coin counting and vending machines identify a coin by its weight, size, and so-called electromagnetic properties. When a coin passes through the machine slot, it's tested for the current going through it and is measured for its induced magnetic field.
2007-06-20 15:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by silverpet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 1958 dimes were 90% silver and had a different weight than today's dimes. They are also worth more than face so maybe the machine did you a favor by rejecting them. I would guess they are worth at least 4X if not 5X face.
2007-06-20 11:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by BD in NM 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that they used different metals and can appear rainbow effective. It depends upon the variety, and rarity of the coin as well as it's condition.
I believe the 1958 coins are weighted differently, (ie: lighter), due to aluminum or such lighter metals in processing. Try the links below and if need be, Google "1958 Roosevelt dime". Good luck!
2007-06-20 11:12:58 · answer #4 · answered by Sandman44 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cultural attitudes of the past permeate every attitude today. Your question poses an implied parallel, breadwinner = white male privilege? This is a interesting joining of terms. Are we now using the term "breadwinner" as a negative label used exclusively for men, that indicates not just male power and privilege, but "white" male power and privilege? It is different because, being breadwinner does not mean you are white, male or privileged. Both individually are mentalities, cultural attitudes, of the past, today, and the future. Cultural attitudes of the past permeate every attitude today, just because a "cultural attitude" today is counter to a "cultural attitude" yesterday, does not mean it has not been around for long time and does not make it independent of past cultural attitudes.
2016-05-21 01:54:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are SILVER dimes. They are worth more than recent non-silver ones. Don`t give them to those machines.
2007-06-22 15:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by harryb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there silver not all different metals put together
2007-06-20 11:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by Dan A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋