i have a 1920 mercury dime with a back that is that of a wheat penny. it is the same thickness as a regular mercury dime. is this a coin error or a fake. it was in a collection from my grandmother i just received. has to been in her possession over 60 years. i also have a 1922 no "D" penny which is in excellent shape. what is strong and weak reverse mean. this penny also has been uncicculated for over 60 years.
The Mercury is possibly genuine, photos would help. As the '22 goes, here is a really good and concise page about the 4 varities and how to spot them. http://lincolncentresource.com/1922Ddievarieties.html Hope this helps! Welcome to CoinTalk!
thanks, that site helps. mine 1922 really looks like a die #2...i hope it is. i will try to get pictures soon but i will be out of town for a week starting tomorrow. pictures w/o 11/15 if i can figure how to do it. also, i have 15-20 wheat pennies which are noted as "key" dates (a 1914 D plus a couple hundred or more various date pennies i have not looked at yet) on the web sites i explored, plus 50 or so mercury dimes and some old nickels. this collection was in a safe deposit box for the last 60 years more or less. if i take them in for appraisal, how do i feel confidant they won't be "switched" with lesser quality coins.
1914-D pennies are worth a good amount. Find a good local dealer who is an ANA member. Most of us ANA members are honest. The ANA has a dealer lookup at money.org for dealers in your area.
