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. "ItemImage467" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", "ItemImage467" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", The United States held out hopes of avoiding war, preferring to be "the arsenal of democracy," as production of military wares ramped up. Cancel OK, Show eBay. }, The Mercury dime is a ten-cent coin struck by the United States Mint from late 1916 to 1945. "ItemImage467" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", "Grade_Extra Fine":"1" "Attributes" : { Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: "catentry_id" : "63895", This coin is not altered but rather the entire piece is not genuine. }, "ItemImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", "Grade_Average Circulated":"1" Interested in reading more articles on Counterfeit Detection? To create a 1942/41 Mercury dime, a forger will often start with a genuine 1942 Mercury dime. I suspect it's some form of post-strike damage. 1941 Mercury Dime with Errors. The value of a Mercury Dime varies significantly depending on its year of mintage, mintmark and condition. "catentry_id" : "16993", 1941 Mercury Silver Dime View Catalog Sold: $7 Estimate: $1 - $5,000 November 30, 2020 Greenville, OH, US Request more information Additional Details. Here is an example that was not very well done. "ItemImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", }, Throughout this long, storied history, the Mint has produced countless beautiful coins, some of which are now prized additions to collections around the world. [ }, Struck in 90% fine silver, these lustrous issues are from 1941-1945 – giving you one for each year American GIs were overseas. "ItemThumbnailImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/200x310/787-wctmb.jpg" CoinWeek does not buy or sell coins or numismatic material and No endorsement or affiliation to or from CoinWeek.com is made.  (SKU: 787.GN)  "catentry_id" : "16992", } More than 250 million – a quarter billion – Mercury dimes were struck in 1941, providing more than ample supplies for coin collectors today. { Eustis Road, Littleton, NH 03561. This left traces of the 1941 date underneath the 1942.  (SKU: 787.12)  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. "Grade_Very Fine":"1" { The value of a Mercury Dime can vary significantly depending on its date, condition and mint mark. [ Below is an example of a genuine Philadelphia 1942/41 Mercury dime, along with a close-up of the date.  (SKU: 787.08)  $15.95, About Uncirculated { "Attributes" : { $9.99. Please refine your selection. 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 The US Mint has been producing the coinage of the United States and elsewhere for well over 200 years at this point. "Attributes" : { TENSOR LIGHT - used by many numismatists to examine and grade coins. "catentry_id" : "16990", The usual Small S mintmark of 1917-40 is seen on most 1941-S dimes, but a new and larger S debuted this year. That, along with the weak details throughout, should set off alarm bells on this coin. { } The 1942/41 Mercury Dime from the Philadelphia Mint is one of the most well-known overdates on any US coin. Values begin at around $50 in Good-4 and climb to more than $1,000 for uncirculated examples. 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. }, 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. $14.95, Very Fine }, }, © 1998-document.write(year) Littleton Coin Company, Inc. All rights reserved. (1967-1990). They will then simply move around surface metal until they gather enough to form the shape of the “1” under the left side of the “2” in the date. $15.50, Extra Fine Here are some more close-up images of the dates….. __________________________________________________________, Mercury Dimes Currently Available on eBay. "ItemImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", $16.95, 45-Day Money Back Guarantee of Satisfaction. 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. 1309 Mt. $12.25, Average Circulated These values can range from less than $1.50 to over $1500 for a single coin. First, we’ll discuss the altered date type of forgery. Etsy uses cookies and similar technologies to give you a better experience, enabling things like: }. The Red Book A guide to U.S. coins does not list a 1941 and neither does several other books. Type: Mercury Dime Year: 1941 Mint Mark: No mint mark Face Value: 0.10 USD Total Produced: 175,090,000 [ Silver Content: 90% Silver Weight:.0723 oz. It's peculiar looking, I'll grant you that. Pieces grading higher pose significantly more challenge but can be had for a price. { shoppingListJS = new ShoppingListJS({storeId: '10001',catalogId: '29555',langId: '-1'}, {id: '16987', name: '1941 Mercury Dime', image: '/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wc.jpg', type: 'ProductBean', components: {}, skus: [{id: '16989', attributes: {'Grade': 'Very Good'}},{id: '16990', attributes: {'Grade': 'Fine'}},{id: '16991', attributes: {'Grade': 'Very Fine'}},{id: '16992', attributes: {'Grade': 'Extra Fine'}},{id: '16993', attributes: {'Grade': 'About Uncirculated'}},{id: '16997', attributes: {'Grade': 'Average Circulated'}},{id: '213250', attributes: {'Grade': 'Genuine'}}]}, {}, "shoppingListJS"); This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The maximum number of products that can be compared is 4. Suggested site content and search history menu, Genuine 0 bids. { Alternatively, you could send your coin to a third-party grader to get an expert opinion, as well as get the coin preserved. 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. "Grade_Genuine":"1" Click here. First, we’ll discuss the altered date type of forgery.  (SKU: 787.40)  1941 P Mercury Dime: Coin Value Prices, Price Chart, Coin Photos, Mintage Figures, Coin Melt Value, Metal Composition, Mint Mark Location, Statistics & Facts. 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. :1941 s s1oc wing head mercury dime blast white pcgs ms64 low pop highest grades 1941 S MERCURY DIME // GEM BU NEAR FULL SPLIT BANDS // 90 SILVER // D465 Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. A: Two major “overdate” Mint errors exist for 1942, one from the Philadelphia Mint and one from the Denver Mint.  (SKU: 787.20)  Additionally, the condition of your old dime plays a … If you are concerned about buying a raw 1942/41 Mercury Dime, coins graded by NGC are always guaranteed to be authentic. 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.  (SKU: 787.50)  "ItemImage" : "/wcsstore/LCC/images/catalog/646x1000/787-wctmb.jpg", Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The San Francisco Mint more than doubled its output of dimes in 1941 from the previous year. A doubled die is created when the die is made from the master hub. Although the variety was first discovered and announced in … Inspect your Mercury dimes against the "condition" image to identify any in the Extremely Fine grade are better. 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. 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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