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1939 Mercury Dime Error!

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on a coin I found 1939 Mercury dime would a large W be considered a coin error , also has 3 bands?
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That's the designer's initials, A. W. for Adolph A. Weinman. It should be on every Mercury dime.
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Just altered in circulation. Even vending machine do their fair share of damage on coins.
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What did you mean about the 3 bands?
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As pointed out, your "error" spot is the designer's initials.
Can we see the other side of your coin, please?
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