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The phrase "a dime for scale" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used when providing a reference object, like a dime, to help convey the size or scale of an item in a photograph or description.
Example: "In the image, you can see the rare gemstone next to a dime for scale, illustrating its impressive size."
Alternatives: "a coin for reference" or "a quarter for size comparison".
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You can see them in the picture above, closed and with a dime for scale.
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