1942 Mercury Dime Date Obverse-Doubled Die or Double Struck?

[Apolylogy]

Hi Folks,

Neopyhte hope to soon graduate to level of just over clueless soon!  Hope everyone is well. The dime...doubled die or struck?  I think with my very limited knowledge, this is double struck and not died.  Am I correct?  Opinions would be appreciated as I’m new to everything but have been working diligently to learn quickly.  Thank you so much!

 

[bsshog40]

Looks like machine doubling to me

[DWLange]

Roger that...

[Apolylogy]

Thanks guys,I appreciate the imput.  It’s just gonna be awhile before I can ever trust myself enough not to ask for verification.  Much appreciated!

[RWB]

That's OK! we all had to learn and listen.

[casman]

I'd recommend picking up the Cherry Pickers Guides.  They're inexpensive, very informative and have decent photos.  I bought the books, and cherry picked my first variety within 1 month.

[Apolylogy]

Thanks fellas!

i have the Kenneth Bressett 2017 Red Book and that kinda just gave me 464 pages of a start.  My brother recommended the Cherry Pickers guides to me last week.  Ordered this last weekend and delivery is imminent.But, I appreciate the suggestion and advice!  Please don’t hesitate with suggestions or advice as ivmay be new but I’m hooked and very serious about learning everything I can.  I appreciate any education and advice you gentlemen and ladies may have for me!  Thanks!

[DWLange]

Be sure to read the Appendices in the back of the CPG. There is a good tutorial on die doubling and the various other conditions that can confuse collectors into thinking they have a doubled-die coin.

This is a very helpful guide, too: https://www.ngccoin.com/pdf/US_Coin_Die_Varieties.pdf

[rrantique]

On ‎4‎/‎19‎/‎2018 at 10:36 AM, Apolylogy said:

Thanks guys,I appreciate the imput.  It’s just gonna be awhile before I can ever trust myself enough not to ask for verification.  Much appreciated!

Welcome aboard