1916D merk

[BcuttinPlugs]

So, for the backstory. Went to a friends and her boyfriend had try to build a paper patio in the back. Soon as I saw it, said how about we re-do this lol(this is the work I do) it was unlevel and water would shed right to the basement window. So next day we tore it up and realized it had not been dug out nearly enough. So lots of digging later I found a skeleton key. Gave it to my friend since she really liked it. Well all is done and we had a pile of dirt. I said mind if I detect the dirt? I found this dime and pictures are going to be hard to tell buuuut. I feel pretty confident that it’s the key date dime we all hope to find. It’s just very very rough shape. Let me know what y’all think. I circled the area I feel the mint Mark is. View attachment 1758571

I know pics are the best but curious what y’all think.

 

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[BcuttinPlugs]

Paver patio. Guess I shoulda read what I wrote

 

[Tuberale]

I think if you are claiming a "D" mintmark, you ought to show it.

 

[Tuberale]

I think if you are claiming a "D" mintmark, you ought to show it. The attachment above doesn't work.

 

[Digger RJ]

Killer!!!! Hope You’re Right!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Johncoho]

The front qualifies, but we need a picture of the back.

 

[smokeythecat]

Yes, we need a pic of the reverse.

 

[A2coins]

I was wondering what a paper patio was. I hope it's a D that would be great you did a good deed and that would be good karma some more pics would help do you have a jewelers loop those are not expensive and help alot in cases like this. Good luck

 

[Jason in Enid]

If you have to try to guess if its a "D", its most likely not. I have dug many 1916 MERCs over the years. Most were too well worn to have any remains of a mint mark if it was there to begin with.

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

Sorry thought the reverse was included. I’ll show ha

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

It is hard to see but naked eye you can see the D. At least I think say

 

[Jason in Enid]

Sorry, but your pic is about as clear as a pic of aliens, bigfoot and nessi having a tea party.

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

It’s just that worn

 

[DeepseekerADS]

I'm sorry, I see it where I imagine seeing it, but I don't see it in your pictures..

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

I’ll see if I can get something more clear tonight but the dime is just that worn. The spot I circled, is where the mark should be and you can see a spot. Just don’t know if it’s a mark or a mint mark

 

[Jason in Enid]

It’s just that worn

No, your pic is out of focus and blurry.

 

[BcuttinPlugs]

Ok as I said I’ll see if something more clear tonight. I took multiple shots and kept the best one. Look st the palm of my hand and you see the lines.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Ok as I said I’ll see if something more clear tonight. I took multiple shots and kept the best one. Look st the palm of my hand and you see the lines.

Dont try to get as close as possible. hold your camera (or phone) at least 6 inches away. Most phones let you tap on the screen to pic a spot to use as the focal point. Take the pic and then use your editting to crop and enlarge.

 

[DiggityDiggity]

Sweet merc. Def update with better pic. Still a nice find. Gratz