In 1941, only one major variety is recognized: a 1942 overdate error.As shown in the below picture, the date on this variety seems to have both a 1 and a 2 at the end. },
A doubled die is created when the die is made from the master hub. Click here.
Although the variety was first discovered and announced in 1943, very few Mint State pieces survive today, and any example of this variety is worth a hefty premium. }
Although the variety was first discovered and announced in ⦠Detail of 1942 over 1941 Mercury Dime The 1942-D overdate will have the â2â in â1942â almost completely over the â1â and the âDâ mintmark will have been repunched, that is stamped over a âDâ that was placed in the wrong position. Additionally, the condition of your old dime plays a ⦠The two most common types of fakes that NGC sees of the 1942/41 Mercury Dime are altered dates and outright counterfeits.
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1941 Mercury Dime PCGS MS-65 . It appears that you have two ridges with a trough in between them. },
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You can see a dark patch to the left of what is supposed to look like a â1â under the â2.â That dark, rough area is where the forger took metal from in order to form the fraudulent under-date. "catentry_id" : "16992",
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Make Offer - 1941 Silver Mercury Dime 10C Coin ANACS MS-66 Full Split Bands (11) 1941 D MERCURY DIME ICG MS-66 + FB - UNCIRCULATED - FULL BANDS - CERTIFIED SLAB $42.00 Suggested site content and search history menu, Genuine
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The United States held out hopes of avoiding war, preferring to be "the arsenal of democracy," as production of military wares ramped up. {
$15.50, Extra Fine
Rare and valuable dates are scattered through out the series contributing to a large spread in Mercury dime values.
1941 Mercury Dime The US Mint has been producing the coinage of the United States and elsewhere for well over 200 years at this point.
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Values listed for the entire Mercury head dime series including more on the 1941 dime value.
1941 Rare Mercury Dime. About 1941-D 10c MS Mercury Dimes The 1941-D Mercury dime is extremely common in all circulated grades and is plentiful in Mint State grades with Full Bands details through MS67. {
The 1942/41 Mercury Dime from the Philadelphia Mint is one of the most well-known overdates on any US coin. Click OK to extend your time for an additional 30 minutes. "Attributes" : { }
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Both were produced when production dies in the preparation process were first sunk with a 1941-dated hub die and then, by accident, finished with 1942 hub dies.
The Red Book A guide to U.S. coins does not list a 1941 and neither does several other books. {
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Struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1941 Mercury dime is a precious keepsake from a most historic year. Ending Jan 1 at 4:45PM PST 18h 31m. It doesn't look like a strike-through error, a lamination error, or die damage. {
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Re: 1945 Mercury dime SUPER ERROR Reason why I know it's a 4 is that if you look closely there is the 4 outline but NO signs of tampering on this coin.
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Bid history: 2 bids (view) Time left: 14d, 12h, 54m, 21s (Sun, Jan 17, 2021 05:21:32 PM Pacific Time) Current Bid: $2.00. That, along with the weak details throughout, should set off alarm bells on this coin. "ItemImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg",
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This variety occurred due to a mistake in the die-making process at the Philadelphia Mint.
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About 1941 10c MS Mercury Dimes. It's peculiar looking, I'll grant you that.
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Description: 1941 ... but shall not be liable for errors or omissions in executing instructions to bid.
This is a special case of doubling where the coin was struck with two different dies.The theory is that these coins were minted in late 1941, while the 1942 dies were already in production. },
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This error apparently occurred twice, and by mere chance one of those two dies was shipped to Denver. Interested in reading more articles on Counterfeit Detection? Buy & Sell This Coin. "ItemImage467" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg",
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Every Mercury dime is worth . To create a 1942/41 Mercury dime, a forger will often start with a genuine 1942 Mercury dime. Type: Mercury Dime Year: 1941 Mint Mark: S Face Value: 0.10 USD Total Produced: 43,090,000 [ Silver Content: 90% Silver Weight:.0723 oz. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: If you feel that your 1942 Mercury Dime shows signs of being a 1942/1 overdate error, be sure to take it to a respected coin dealer for a second opinion. As you can see, there is doubling on the â4,â especially on the bottom, and the â1â is very clearly visible and is sharply defines. To create a 1942/41 Mercury dime, a forger will often start with a genuine 1942 Mercury dime. This left traces of the 1941 date underneath the 1942. "catentry_id" : "63895",
However the â1â is very weak, much more so than it would be on a genuine piece.
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Below is an example of a genuine Philadelphia 1942/41 Mercury dime, along with a close-up of the date. 1921 Mercury dime â Among rare Mercury dimes, the 1921 may not be the most expensive, but it is not a date to sneeze at. $14.95, Very Fine
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These values can range from less than $1.50 to over $1500 for a single coin. These coins can be had for as little as $1.50, but may also be valued upwards of $1500 for a single coin. 1941 Mercury Dime with Errors. First, weâll discuss the altered date type of forgery. {
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]. The two most common types of fakes that NGC sees of the 1942/41 Mercury Dime are altered dates and outright counterfeits. Sponsored Ads. },
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Here is an example that was not very well done. "Grade_About Uncirculated":"6"
Working dies were given two impressions from working hubs, with an annealing process performed in between in order to harden the steel. This particular counterfeiter didnât even bother trying to make the bottom of the â4â look doubled, and the shape of the â1â is completely wrong. Learn how your comment data is processed.
The San Francisco Mint more than doubled its output of dimes in 1941 from the previous year. {
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Examples are plentiful through the grade of MS 67 FB, though Full Bands coins form a minority of the overall survivorship. The usual Small S mintmark of 1917-40 is seen on most 1941-S dimes, but a new and larger S debuted this year. The United States held out hopes of avoiding war, preferring to be "the arsenal of democracy," as production of military wares ramped up.
Silver Melt: $1.97 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $2, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $50 at auction. {
Lastly, weâll take a look at a counterfeit 1942/41-P dime. Inspect your Mercury dimes against the "condition" image to identify any in the Extremely Fine grade are better. If you are concerned about buying a raw 1942/41 Mercury Dime, coins graded by NGC are always guaranteed to be authentic. Alternatively, you could send your coin to a third-party grader to get an expert opinion, as well as get the coin preserved.
1941 P Mercury Dime: Coin Value Prices, Price Chart, Coin Photos, Mintage Figures, Coin Melt Value, Metal Composition, Mint Mark Location, Statistics & Facts. Mercury Dime Values. The obverse is the front of the coin, in the case of the Winged Liberty Head dime, it is her side. },
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Germany continued its expansionary ways, invading Yugoslavia and Greece. "ItemThumbnailImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/200x310/787-wctmb.jpg"
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More than 250 million â a quarter billion â Mercury dimes were struck in 1941, providing more than ample supplies for coin collectors today. The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from late 1916 to 1945. Sign In or Register to access your lists. (1967-1990). (SKU: 787.50)
Designed by sculptor A.A. Weinman, who also created the Liberty Walking half dollar, "Mercury" dimes are actually misnamed. Please refine your selection. With only 1.2 million ever minted, the 1921 Mercury dime is among the scarcest issues and can be a relatively tough date to find. "Attributes" : { }
This coin is not altered but rather the entire piece is not genuine.
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The 1942/41 Mercury Dime from the Philadelphia Mint is one of the most well-known overdates on any US coin.
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That's the best I can do given the resolution of the photo and the worn state of the coin.
Get the best deals on Mercury Dime US Coin Errors when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. A: Two major âoverdateâ Mint errors exist for 1942, one from the Philadelphia Mint and one from the Denver Mint. "ItemImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg",
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Values begin at around $50 in Good-4 and climb to more than $1,000 for uncirculated examples. Cancel OK, Show eBay.
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Sponsored Ads. They will then simply move around surface metal until they gather enough to form the shape of the â1â under the left side of the â2â in the date.
Germany continued its expansionary ways, invading Yugoslavia and Greece. $12.25, Average Circulated
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1309 Mt. The date shows the underlying â1â as well as doubling on the bottom of the â4.â At first glance, the coin might look ok. },
But on December 7, 1941, some 360 Japanese warplanes launched a surprise attack on the U.S. Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor. $2.00 and heavy with silver value. "catentry_id" : "213250",
With such a large price disparity between normal coins of this date and the variety, counterfeiters often attempt to fool collectors looking to buy an example.
I suspect it's some form of post-strike damage. Struck in 90% fine silver, these lustrous issues are from 1941-1945 â giving you one for each year American GIs were overseas. Silver Melt: $1.95 Value: As a rough estimate of this coins value you can assume this coin in average condition will be valued at somewhere around $2, while one in certified mint state (MS+) condition could bring as much as $25 at auction.
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$15.95, About Uncirculated
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Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands ... 1941 Mercury Dime, rim clipped planchet mint error! Itâs safe to say that you should have no trouble finding a 1941 Mercury dime in virtually any grade for a price that you can afford, with well-worn specimens costing a nominal amount over base bullion values. Here are some more close-up images of the dates….. __________________________________________________________, Mercury Dimes Currently Available on eBay. Judging by the lack of sharp details, it was likely created by creating a fake die from a genuine piece. The dieâs first impression came from a 1941-dated hub, while the second was from a 1942. THE OFFICIAL 2021 MEGA RED BOOK DELUXE EDITION, LIGHTHOUSE INTERCEPT SHIELD DOUBLE ROW SLAB BOX, PROFESSIONAL LARGE TABLE TOP SCALE (4000 X .1 G), LIGHTHOUSE HIGH PERFORMANCE DIGITAL MICROSCOPE, BCW TOPLOAD HOLDERS -- LARGE CURRENCY -- PACK OF 25, Collector's Assistant - World , Ancient, US and Paper, HEAVY DUTY DOUBLE ROW SLAB/CROWN BOX (10 INCH), PLEASURE AND PROFIT: 100 LESSONS FOR BUILDING AND SELLING A COLLECTION OF RARE COINS, LIGHTHOUSE COIN CLEANING FLUID FOR ALL COINS. {
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$2.49 shipping. Struck in 90% silver at the Philadelphia Mint, the 1941 Mercury dime is a precious keepsake from a most historic year. "Attributes" : {
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Mercury Dime Price Guide Last Update: 01-07 07:06 AM EST Silver $27.25 ( -0.07 ) as of 01-07 11:18 AM EST
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