Can I get any opinions on this 1916 Merc from error experts?

[Steve in PA]

I dug this coin yesterday. Didn't look at it too close until I took some close up's. That's when I noticed : 1) it's in really nice condition for an early merc dime. 2) it seems to have a split rim at 4:00 o'clock on the obverse, and again on the reverse. Is this unusual, or maybe a mint error?

 

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[Whatacoin]

Im not an error expert but I have a little experience.. It seems its just a tiny bit off center but im really not sure

 

[Mackaydon]

Perhaps of greater value are the apparent split bands on the reverse. Great looking coin.

 

[hombre_de_plata_flaco]

That is a good looking dime.

 

[thrillathahunt]

I have seen modern dimes similar to yours there. Mint error.

 

[Mackaydon]

I believe it's an 'off center strike' as described and show here:
http://www.2-clicks-coins.com/article/what-is-an-error-coin-in-coin-collecting.html

 

[theseeker]

I believe it's an 'off center strike' as described and show here:
http://www.2-clicks-coins.com/article/what-is-an-error-coin-in-coin-collecting.html

Don, thanks for the link. Very informative!

Pete

 

[Mackaydon]

On second glance, the error resembles more of a 'broadstrike' error since all the features of the coin are there-just off center--as compared to an 'off center strike' where one or more elements are missing.
Don..