1956 U.S. 10¢- Irradiated Roosevelt Dime - Radioactive Encased (Missing Lens)
- Country: United States
- Type: Tokens
- Denomination: 10 Cents
- Currency: Encased Tokens
- Composition: .900 Silver
- Edge: Plain
- Obverse: Plastic ring with blue lettering with Obverse of a dime in the center
- Reverse: Plain metal back
Made by a machine at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the mid 60's as souvenirs. Many varieties exist based on the dime inserted into the machine. The dime would be inserted into the machine and then be irradiated for a few seconds before being put near a geiger counter to show its radioactivitiy before being handled by an assistant with gloves and snapped into a case and handed to the visitor.
*Coin condition is based on our professional opinion. Pictures are representative of the coin that you will receive, actual coin may differ slightly, and serial numbers will vary*
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