194? Mercury Dime Rim/Date

[Shleppodella1]

What's going on with the rim and date here? It looks like a "0" but who knows.
Is it even an error. We're in Error-Ref.com would I find this?

[MintErrors]

In my opinion, it looks like a heavily worn Mercury dime. I think this effect can be seen on some that are worn this bad. If you get to see coins that were professionally graded and were given a grade pf poor, almost good or a low grade of good you might see this type of fatter rim.

If it were pristine and had this look, it could have been coin roller damage which will smear and flatten out the afected area.

Circulated coins are difficult to assess for errors, unless it has a classic look. Heck with the damage on the rim near the date, how does one rule out a vise coin that was attempted say 20+ years ago ? Coin roller damage? coin counter damage? lightly filed down? vice coin? other post mint damage ?

Even if it could be examined as an error due to its condition, i believe most would pass since its not in great shape.

Its got what appears to be a typical rim. Its a type two, which means the planchet went through the upsetting mill. Eventually it got struck into a coin and all the devices appear to be there. It doesnt look like a broadstruck, mad or off center.

I cannot give an exact idea where something like this might be found on error-ref.com since to me, it doesnt look like a bone-fide error. Its probably not strike related since all the design elements appear to be there and centered.

[Shleppodella1]

ThankX Gary.