The date looks almost like "19412", with the 1 and 2 squashed together. Check the image at the Related Link. The overdate is fairly clear but it may help to use the zoom tool on your browser to expand the picture a bit.
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.
A mercury dime has a face of a personification of liberty on it with a winged helmet. They are called mercury dimes because it looks like Mercury from mythology.
See this page: http://cointrackers.com/coins/148/1945-mercury-dime/ for what the 1945 "mercury" or "winged liberty" dime looks like.
In the search box on your browser type in "Mercury Dime" click images an then search. It will show you many pictures of Mercury dimes.
The 1943 Mercury dime was struck between 1916 and 1945. Struck .900 silver, it's callec the mercury dime because people thought the liberty image looked like Mercury, roman god of speed. Surprisingly, they have very little value now.
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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.
A mercury dime has a face of a personification of liberty on it with a winged helmet. They are called mercury dimes because it looks like Mercury from mythology.
See this page: http://cointrackers.com/coins/148/1945-mercury-dime/ for what the 1945 "mercury" or "winged liberty" dime looks like.
Do a Google image search for "Mercury Dime" and you will see the photo of the dime.
In the search box on your browser type in "Mercury Dime" click images an then search. It will show you many pictures of Mercury dimes.
The 1943 Mercury dime was struck between 1916 and 1945. Struck .900 silver, it's callec the mercury dime because people thought the liberty image looked like Mercury, roman god of speed. Surprisingly, they have very little value now.
A dime minted in 1925 has an image of a person resembling the roman god Mercury. Whaddaya mean "What does it look like?"
A dime minted in 1925 has an image of a person resembling the roman god Mercury. Whaddaya mean "What does it look like?"
A Proof dime is a dime that has been made using special techniques. Most US Proof coins are struck at least twice, and handled individually with tongs or gloved hands. While modern US Proof coins have a mirror-like background, or field, and satiny devices (raised areas), a Proof from 1941 may be all shiny or have a matte finish. A 1941 Proof dime is a Proof dime minted for 1941. (Note: if the intent was to ask for the value of this dime, see the Related Question "What is the value of a 1941 Proof US dime," a link to which can be found to the left below the blue "pod.")
Dimes minted from 1916 to 1945 are popularly known as Mercury dimes, because the winged liberty cap worn by Miss Liberty makes her appear very much like the Roman god Mercury. The reverse of all Mercury dimes show a fasces, olive branch, and the words 'E Pluribus Unum' surrounded by 'ONE DIME' and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA'.
That design depicts a stylized portrait of Miss Liberty, not an actual person. Because she's wearing a Liberty cap that looks a lot like the helmet worn by the Greek god Mercury, these coins are usually nicknamed "Mercury" dimes.