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

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Plainbagels New Member 10 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 12:03 pm 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? Report this Post to the Staff

Plainbagels New Member 10 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 12:16 pm Here is front and back: Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 12:57 pm 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 Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 1:27 pm Also, no micro S in 1941 only in 1945. There is a large S and small S in 1941. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
Plainbagels New Member 10 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:00 pm 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. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:23 pm 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 Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:28 pm to the Community! Your post was moved to the appropriate forum for the proper attention. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Plainbagels New Member 10 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:31 pm Oh sorry about that! Thanks for the links, it looks like I have reading up to do. Report this Post to the Staff
kbbpll Pillar of the Community United States 4233 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:35 pm 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. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:38 pm Quote: Oh sorry about that! No problem. It was an easy fix. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Plainbagels New Member 10 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:46 pm 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. Report this Post to the Staff
Plainbagels New Member 10 Posts	Posted 03/22/2023 2:57 pm One last thing; does the W on this 1942d display a collectible doubling variety? I'm educating myself quickly. Report this Post to the Staff
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1941 Small S/S Mercury FB, Pl, DDO & DDR - Help Me Unpack This Coin!