1941 Small S/S Mercury FB, Pl, Doubled Die Obverse / DDO & Doubled Die Reverse / DDR - Help Me Unpack This Coin!

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Hey Guys, I'm new to the coin community, but I've spent the past couple months sifting through thousands of Mercury dimes and I've come across one that I can't identify. This 1941microS is a pretty wild coin - it looks like almost everything on both sides of the coin has some nice doubling. The details on the coin are so pronounced that it almost looks like a proof being struck twice, albeit off-center. I don't think it should qualify as full band, but I'm not sure. Lastly, it's tough to see from these pics but it has retained an unusual amount of luster over the years (more on the back).

I won't flood the post with pics, but there are a lot of details to observe. The S/S is probably the single most distinguishable feature, but I couldn't even find a listing to simply value that.

What do you guys think? Do I have anything interesting here?

Here is front and back:

The proof version was minted at Philly and it has no mint mark. Your S mint mark looks like circulation damage/flattening not an RPM. I see no doubled die. Here are two links on dimes:http://varietyvista.com/ http://doubleddie.com/
Also, your coin is not FB=full bands.
John1

Also, no micro S in 1941 only in 1945. There is a large S and small S in 1941.
John1

Well that's a bummer, but I appreciate the answer. I'm a little confused now though, if it's not doubling what am I looking at?

Also, the S does look squished but under a microscope it is pretty clear there are 2 s's. I'm fairly certain about that as I have a lot of coins to compare against each other.

Check the two links I posted on the S. There are many types of doubling we all need to learn,here is a link:https://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles...Doubling.htm
John1

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Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.

Oh sorry about that!

Thanks for the links, it looks like I have reading up to do.

Judging by the line in the left reverse rim I'm thinking there was some serious chattering of the dies during the strike, i.e. MD.

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Oh sorry about that!

No problem. It was an easy fix.

I didn't notice that either until looking at that photo.

So basically this coin has a non-collectible form of doubling, correct? It's a shame as it looks very unique and sticks out like a sore thumb. I suppose I will just stash it.

One last thing; does the W on this 1942d display a collectible doubling variety? I'm educating myself quickly.

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1941 Small S/S Mercury FB, Pl, DDO & DDR - Help Me Unpack This Coin!