1916 Mercury Dime

[Stone]

I decided to forgo my usual yard hunt and head to a near by park. Wow am I glad I did. I found about 70 cents in clad, a broken cap gun, a marble, (I found the marble and cap gun in the same hole.) A JJJ 1960's lighter, a Old Navy dog tag, a 1955 wheat penny, and the very last find of the night, a 1916 Merc. This is amazing, I found a 1945 just yesterday.

 

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[Metal Illness]

Congrats on the Merc! Did you check it for a mint mark? Hope it is a "d" let us know.

 

[frostdigger]

Sweet merc, nice find.

 

[JackalopeZL1]

Hoping for a "D"

 

[cjon455]

thatd be sweet if that D was on back!

 

[park pirate]

Nice condition did ya check for a D mint mark??

 

[I-DIG-IT]

Nice digs. Hope it has a (D)

 

[WHADIFIND]

Isn't that just fascinating? Look at how many have said "D" in the responses, ALREADY!

Is it a "D" ?
Is it a "D" ?
Is it a "D" ?
Is it a "D" ?
Is it a "D" ?
Is it a "D" ?

There, I've added mine.

But, WHY oh WHY do we badger a poster!

If it is, will that change the world somehow?

Pics?
Where?
How?
VDI?
Is it a "D" ?




OH! YEAH! By the way! congrats on finding a nice coin!

 

[Stone]

Sorry everyone but in my excitement I neglected to check for the mint mark but unfortunately it does not have one, making it a Philadelphia minted coin. Thanks for looking and happy hunting to all.

 

[pennyfarmer]

Quite possibly the most disappointing coin to find. That is if silver dimes can be disappointing.

 

[xr7ator]

I wouldn't be dissapointed! Nice find and thanks for sharing. HH ALL

 

[g-olden years]

Nice old Merc! I've dug only one in 4 years detecting & yours is about 30 years older than mine - I'd take it! Andi

 

[trdking]

It appears to be in nice condition. Clean it in an ultasonic. Dont rub it or use silver polish!

 

[Stone]

It appears to be in nice condition. Clean it in an ultasonic. Dont rub it or use silver polish!

Where do I find one?

 

[Stone]

What kind of grade could it be given?

 

[hoser]

Very nice old Merc. Well done.

 

[JackalopeZL1]

From that pic I am not sure you could get a grade.. Take another really clean picture of both sides. More than likely being a dug coin will limit what it as far as being graded.

 

[Stone]

From that pic I am not sure you could get a grade.. Take another really clean picture of both sides. More than likely being a dug coin will limit what it as far as being graded.

That would be the best I can do with my phone. It doesn't have a very good camera on it.

 

[Man o' War]

You had me