1916 merc - like new (almost)

history hunter

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About a month ago,I decided to hit one of my heavily worked over spots again and got a surprise! Towards the end of the hunt, there was a light silver reading at about 9" deep. So I dug very carefully and in the dirt that had been scooped out of the hole, there was a nice silver edge showing. The coin had dirt covering it so as not to show what it was, so I took it home to be washed. It so happened that the front of the dime showed first, 1916! on a merc that was in very good shape. Now that was exciting until the back was washed and revealed no mint mark. I am still thrilled to find one in that good of shape! Hope you enjoy the coin. HH

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treasurefiend

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Awesome find, congrats!!!! Ahh you'll get the 16d next time!!! :icon_pirat:
 

BuckleBoy

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You recovered that dime and removed the dirt from it in a Top Notch way.


Well Done :thumbsup: (And She's a Beauty, too!)
 

kieser sousa/rip

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That is a nice one,congrat's.I found a 1916-s a couple of weeks ago.When I dug it I could see the date and flipped it over and saw a mintmark but couldent tell what it was.I was dyin to go home and clean it up so's I could see it but stuck it out for abit longer...good thing cuz I found a nice 14k ring soon after that !
 

kdismuke1

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NICE COIN. IT LOOKS GREAT. BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR HUNTS.
 

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