Got this Mercury Dime this past week, I clearly see doubling of "Lady Liberty's" head. The coin is in no great shape, but I'm pretty sure that's due to the fact of mint error. The coin caught my eye because of its slightly larger size. Given the fact that it was larger in circumference, I would have assumed it was somehow pressed more flat. But in fact the coin is actually a hair bit thicker than the average circulated Mercury Dime I have pictured. While I'm making a post of the Dime I might as well get any opinions on my Lincoln Penny. After examining it over and over I'm starting to lean towards it being post mint damage? Any suggestions on the two coins would be appreciated. Thanks. P.S. Had two post the Lincoln Penny Pic separately.
well on the penny I have to agree it appears to be post mint damage. The 41 dime is interesting but the wear/damage to it from circulation I don't think it would sell for much over melt the 44 dime I would say is probably only melt value at best.
The dime is interesting, it appears to be PMD except the thickness and width doesn't make sense. It's confusing to have a dime with a width larger then a normal dime as well as being thicker.
Just to clarify, the 1941 Dime was placed on top of the Dime in question to relate the size. I could not agree more COINnoisseur, being that it has more circumference and is thicker threw me for a blank. I don't have access to a scale today, but my Father has one I can weigh it on. I will do that within the next day or two and post the results then. I do appreciate everyone's opinion as I am new to these sort of coins.