Mercury 1942/1?

I found this when I was a kid but it wasn't until I really started collecting and had bought a digital microscope that I saw this. The date has some doubling but I'm wondering if this is a 1942/1. Opinions?


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Nope, not even close. You just have a little machine doubling is what it looks like. The last digit in the 42/1 looks almost like a capital R. It's one of the most dramatic overdates in US coinage, period. 42/1 D is a little more subtle.

 

Here's the real McCoy, pic not mine.

 

Hmm? Maybe it's a new variety.......19 "4 over 1" 2

Chris

 

Don't confuse him.

It is machine doubling. This is very common, and has no premium.

 

That's a hit. Very good find !!!!