1916 dime from a teller :) :(

thing · Jun 26, 2013

I just got a 1916 merc from a teller, problem the back is worn so i cant tell if i am seeing a d or an s. odds are it is an s but what if? what do you guys think? I would hate to spend the money to get it graded if it is going to be a 1916 s in bad shape

vpnavy · Jun 26, 2013

Can't help ya on grading - but, it is still a neat find thing.

Eminem · Jun 26, 2013

thing said:
I just got a 1916 merc from a teller, problem the back is worn so i cant tell if i am seeing a d or an s. odds are it is an s but what if? what do you guys think? I would hate to spend the money to get it graded if it is going to be a 1916 s in bad shape

It's def an s homie

Poor Mans Gold · Jun 26, 2013

I agree with Eminem, it's an S.

fistfulladirt · Jun 26, 2013

Looks like an S. $20 on eBay.

BuffaloBoy · Jun 26, 2013

An S but thanks for sharing your nice find!

GlenDronach · Jun 26, 2013

I concur on S.

Jamesabroad · Jun 26, 2013

I'd have to say that looks like an S for sure. Love the mercs.

thing · Jun 26, 2013

Jamesabroad said:
I'd have to say that looks like an S for sure. Love the mercs.

thanks for the feed back

FormerTeller · Jun 26, 2013

fistfulladirt said:
Looks like an S. $20 on eBay.

$20 on Ebay for that dime in that condition?

No freakin' way...

enamel7 · Jun 26, 2013

Definitely an s.

fistfulladirt · Jun 26, 2013

FormerTeller said:
$20 on Ebay for that dime in that condition?

No freakin' way...

Buddy sold a dirt-dug merc, could not distinguish a D or S. It fetched more than $20.

Argentium · Jun 26, 2013

This is an S , you can tell by the up tic on the upper right corner of the letter -Every S displays this , and no D does !

CW3(ret) US Army · Jun 27, 2013

thing said:
I just got a 1916 merc from a teller, problem the back is worn so i cant tell if i am seeing a d or an s. odds are it is an s but what if? what do you guys think? I would hate to spend the money to get it graded if it is going to be a 1916 s in bad shape

Sorry dude to tell you this but I agree with everyone else. It's definately a "S". It has a curve to it on the left side not a straight down line like a "D" would have. It's still a nice find.

HH
Gary