This famous error occurred when a diemaker re-used a leftover 1941 die and added a "2" over the "1".
Look on the back of the coin to see if there's a small mint mark letter. It may be blank or there may be a D
Numismedia lists the following approximate retail values as of 03/2010:
No mint mark (Philadelphia):
Very worn condition - $486
Moderately worn - $552
Slightly worn - $600
Almost no wear - $1,188
Uncirculated - $2,280 to $20,310 depending on quality
"D" mint mark (Denver):
Very worn condition - $498
Moderately worn - $570
Slightly worn - $620
Almost no wear - $1,374
Uncirculated - $2,430 to $11,060
1900 would make it a Barber dime, not a Mercury dime (the Mercury design wasn't introduced until 1916). The value depends on condition and mint. It's worth at least $3.00 for a worn Philadelphia specimen, and over $100 for a better New Orleans.
The overstamp looks like there is a 1 in front of the 2 in "1942" and is quite noticeable.However, there is a variety of the 1942-D Mercury dime that is a 2 over 1 also which is less noticeable, for this the best indicator is to look at the "4" it will have what looks like a second tail under it and the "2" will look to have dot right under the far left base.
This is a rare coin. If you have this coin you should take it to a coin collector to have it authenticated since it is often counterfeited. The value will vary but it ranges from $440 to well over $5,000.
1942 is a common date for dimes. It's worth a little over $2.
The value of a dime from 1911 depends on its condition. The lowest a 1911 dime has gone for was $3 and the highest was over $400, however that dime was in mint condition.
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1900 would make it a Barber dime, not a Mercury dime (the Mercury design wasn't introduced until 1916). The value depends on condition and mint. It's worth at least $3.00 for a worn Philadelphia specimen, and over $100 for a better New Orleans.
The 42 over 41 is an error coin. A die hub prepared for 1941 was re-cut for use in 1942. The original "1" shows behind the "2" in the date.
The overstamp looks like there is a 1 in front of the 2 in "1942" and is quite noticeable.However, there is a variety of the 1942-D Mercury dime that is a 2 over 1 also which is less noticeable, for this the best indicator is to look at the "4" it will have what looks like a second tail under it and the "2" will look to have dot right under the far left base.
Mercury dimes were not made in 1842. These are know as Liberty Seated dimes. Your 1942 Mercury dime would be worth around $3 for it's weight in silver. Note- If your 1942 date is stamped over a 1941 date you have a rare coin. You should get it authenticated.
This is a rare coin. If you have this coin you should take it to a coin collector to have it authenticated since it is often counterfeited. The value will vary but it ranges from $440 to well over $5,000.
1942 is a common date for dimes. It's worth a little over $2.
San Francisco did not have a over date for a 1942 dime only P & D had them
The value of a dime from 1911 depends on its condition. The lowest a 1911 dime has gone for was $3 and the highest was over $400, however that dime was in mint condition.
Numismatically, the 1943 Mercury Dime is fairly common, and sio would need to be in one of the higher uncirculated grades to be worth much over its "melt value" - plated (even with gold), it will never be worth more than the value of its silver. With silver at $30 per troy ounce (as of February 2011), it is worth about US$2.15.
The value of the Morgan 1885 half dime varies based on its condition. This coin in mint condition is valued at over 2,200.00 as of 2014.
1902 would make it a Barber dime, not Mercury. It's worth a little over $2 on the low end and above $200 if it's in uncirculated condition with the mint mark O or S.