Broadstruck Mercury Dime Error


Broadstruck or Broadstrike Mercury dime errors occur when the planchet is struck off center in one direction or the other. Finding one with FB or Full Bands on reverse column makes them even more valuable.

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Known errors. Coins in order by date. To learn more about each error simply click on the read more link.

FB + Error Anytime you find an error that is also a FB it will be worth more....
Rotated Die Flip coin over if one image appears rotated then it may be Rotated Die error....
Clipped Planchet Planchets have been clipped on edges. This is a common error....
Broadstruck Broadstruck or Broadstrike Mercury dime errors occur when the planchet is struck off ...
Off Center Strike

Off-Center Mercury Dime strikes occur when the die strikes the planchet partially ...

Rare Coins. Key and Semi-Key Dates to remember. Based on various factors.

1926 S 1926 S is a semi key date to remember....
1921 D 1921 D is a semi key date to remember....
1918 D 1918 D mercury dime is really more of a semi key date as lower end versions are not w...
1916 D 1916 D Mercury Dimes are Key Dates to note and remember....

Most valuable coins in this series. Listed price based off high end state (MS+).

$50,000 1916 D Mercury Dime
$45,000 1918 D Mercury Dime
$9,000 1919 D Mercury Dime
$8,000 1919 S Mercury Dime

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Common Questions

Mint mark is located on the reverse (back) of the coin. Bottom near the center between the letter E and the Olive Branch.

Mint Mark Example Image

The Broadstruck has a weight of 2.5 g.