Looking for opinions on this 1916 Merc

[Steve in PA]

No, it's not a D (too bad)

But it is in real nice condition for a dug coin.....

My question is this.....

It seems to have a double rim at 4:00 o'clock on the obverse, and again on the reverse. Is this unusual, or perhaps a mint error? I don't know, just asking

 

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[jeff of pa]

you forgot the pic

 

[Steve in PA]

you forgot the pic

Ooops, got the pics up now. Also posted on the other coin forum.

 

[DigginThePast]

I think what you see there is called a "partial collar strike". Errors are not a real strong point for me.

I'd place more value in the higher grade of that coin for that year than what may be a minor error. But that is only my opinion.

 

[ppratt]

From what I can tell its an early strike. Almost FSB close to AU but a strong EF little rim ding on the Rev. But still a keeper in my book. Nice find now go find a 21 to match it