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I have a 1942 mercury dime that has a double date. It is not a 42 over 1. The date is clearly doubled. Could you tell me if this variation is listed or cataloged or do I have an unlisted coin? If it is listed, what would the approx. value be?
I have seen several of these doubled date coins. It is caused by machine doubling -- not die doubling -- and it has no significant collector value.
Here is a good guide about the different types of doubling :
http://koinpro.tripod.com/Articles/OtherFormsOfDoubling.htm
I hope this helps,
Dan
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Dan Moore
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My strong familiarity with all U.S. Mint coins, extensive reference library, and close relationships with many other dealers allows me to identify just about any coin made in the USA. I receive regular updates to all the current price guides -- both wholesale & retail -- to provide accurate values. So, with a good description or pictures, I should be able to identify and value any U.S. coin you have.
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I've been a coin dealer since the 1980's and a coin collector since the 1960's. I specialize in U.S. Silver Coins and have an active online website -- The Working Man's Rare Coins -- http://www.workingmancoins.com -- offering information and inventory in U.S. coins.
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