Nice clash. Unfortunately because they are errors that are not often consistent (slim chance of finding one that came from the same die), the price would be inconsistent as well. I would just say the value is the price of an AU-MS 1916-S Merc plus some smaller amount added on for the error. Keep up the hunt!
I would say there would be a decent premium on that coin to the right person. Not a huge amount but it is a desirable coin. I have not seen alot of Mercs with Clashes so prevalent.
I guess that would depend upon how long the collector has been looking for one of these. Leaved Variety Clashed Die Mercury Dime What grade do you think it is?
Very nice! I like coins with distinctive dies cracks or clashes. I think it adds character to the coin. Value? ...probably not so much. However, I'm willing to pay a little extra (5%) for a nice clash like that. PM me if you want to sell.
hey buddy good to see you again, I think it is an AU slider, there is just a hint of discoloration on the jaw and then there is the ding in the cheek, luster is pretty good. The contrast of the clash is actually better than the pictures, the light washes it out a bit. If I decide to sell it you will get first shot.
I have never heard of a connection between die clashes and mechanical doubling...that's not to say there isn't one, though. I'm not really seeing any MD on the reverse, and the date looks more like a trick of the lighting than MD in my opinion. Keep up the hunt!
OK...I'll say it...there isn't one. Die clashes occur when the Obverse and Reverse dies clash together (no planchet) leaving their imprint on the other. Subsequent strikes impart this new design on the coins until the dies are polished to remove the marks. Machine doubling occurs when dies are loose or too much pressure is applied, causing a shift on the planchet as it's struck.
The only connection I could think of is if loose dies (the reason for mechanical doubling) also have to do with die clashes. Dies have a "safety distance" set between them so when no planchet is in the chamber, they will not touch while being run. Maybe if they were installed too loosely, they hammer die could have shifted downward slightly resulting in a clash, and also MD?
I'm fairly certain that MD requires a planchet to be involved. You bring up an interesting point...when did the Mint begin using the "safty distance" between dies. You never see clashed dies on modern coins, but you see it all the time on older ones. It would be interesting to know when the change was made.
Yes, machine doubling directly involves the planchet. My point was that the loose dies (which theoretically could be the reason for the clash) also results in machine doubling when the coin is struck. Not sure when the "safety distance" thing was first put into play unfortunately.
that's what I was thinking, the clash loosened them up. The MD on the reverse isn't pictured it is in the NW corner, you can see it in the T in united. The date doesn't show MD.
I keep going back and forth between AU and about 62, sometimes I see the discoloration on the jaw sometimes I don't could be messing with me, guess I will send it in to NGC.
