The 1942/41 Mercury Dime is a famous overdate error where a 1941 die was repunched with 1942 numerals, leaving traces of the 1 visible underneath the 2. Both Philadelphia (no mint mark) and Denver (D mint mark) varieties exist. Both are highly valuable.
Look at the date 1942 on the obverse. On a true overdate, you can see traces of the 1 from the underlying 1941 die — usually visible as a vertical line inside or to the left of the 2. Magnification is required to confirm.
The 1942/41 (Philadelphia, no mint mark) is the more common of the two. The 1942/41-D (Denver) is much rarer. Both bring strong premiums even in low grades.
Circulated 1942/41 examples sell for $400 to $800. Uncirculated specimens bring $2,000 to $10,000. The 1942/41-D typically sells for $300 to $600 circulated and $5,000 to $20,000 uncirculated.
A Mercury dime struck from a 1941 die that was repunched with 1942 numerals, leaving traces of the underlying 1 visible inside the 2.
Yes. The 1942/41 Philadelphia is more common but still valuable. The 1942/41-D is much rarer and brings higher prices in uncirculated grades.
Circulated $300 to $800. Uncirculated specimens bring $2,000 to $20,000 depending on mint and grade.
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