Can anyone help with this ??? 1916 "D" ?????

rockyredbaron · Apr 2, 2009

Can anyone help with this 1916 "D" ??

Found this yesterday...any inputs

Could it be a "D" mint mark

I'm seeing double now..looked at it for so long...maybe I'm wishing too much . any and all help is appreciated.

Rockyredbaron

HH to all

P.S. Here's a comparison photo of a 1916 "S" mint mark I found a while back. Now I really don't know looking at the "S" mark.

fortbball9 · Apr 2, 2009

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I can see what you are talking about,but it is hard to tell unless it is in your hand.
Take it to a coin dealer he will tell you for sure.
Good eye,I hope it turns out to be a "D" for you.

fortbball9

JerV3 · Apr 2, 2009

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Does look like a faint D.

Hope it is for you. Would be a nice find.

HH Jer

mikewaz · Apr 2, 2009

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I sure hope it is, but I doubt it, sorry.
Mike

savant365 · Apr 2, 2009

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I blew it up and lightened it but I just can't see it. Sorry, HH Charlie

artzstuff1 · Apr 2, 2009

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LOOKS LIKE THE COIN IS IN GOOD SHAPE, THE "D" SHOULD BE STRONG/ HOPE IT TURNS OUT TO BE TRUE!!!!,,,,NICE FIND,,,,,,ART

rockyredbaron · Apr 2, 2009

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artzstuff1 said:
LOOKS LIKE THE COIN IS IN GOOD SHAPE, THE "D" SHOULD BE STRONG/ HOPE IT TURNS OUT TO BE TRUE!!!!,,,,NICE FIND,,,,,,ART

My thoughts too !!!

allen · Apr 2, 2009

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looks like an s mint to me...

Bob S · Apr 3, 2009

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Lokks like someone tried to alter a S into a D at some time.

Here's your picture lightened up

John987 · Apr 3, 2009

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Nice coin - Congrats!
I'm not sure how you can see a "D". If it were there, you would definitely know it. That coin is in great condition and the mintmark would be too.
Sorry but that's my opinion.
HH

John

mlayers · Apr 3, 2009

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I don't think so. The coin is in decent shape and if there was a mint mark I really beleive you would be able to see it...Matt

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Apr 3, 2009

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I agree with everyone else who says, if it was there you would know it !

Keep @ it and HH!!

utah hunter · Apr 3, 2009

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Looks like the virgin Mary to me, much better than a D any day... ::)

Sorry, even if somehow it really had been minted in Denver, no one will give you 1916-D money for it. Awesome find though, a 1916 mercury in that shape is a great find any day

Nate in Ohio · Apr 4, 2009

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Yea perhaps a prior mintmark (an S) was alterered or something at most, but otherwise if there was a D, there'd definitely be much more clear signs of it, with your coin not being too worn.

rubberdiver13 · Apr 4, 2009

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so what is the "s" and "d" marks for..... :icon_scratch:

, we dont have them on our coins, is it an area there minted in :icon_scratch:

West Jersey Detecting · Apr 4, 2009

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rubberdiver13 said:
so what is the "s" and "d" marks for..... , we dont have them on our coins, is it an area there minted in

RD:

The United States has currently has 3 mints used in the production of coins. They are located in Philadelphia (Usually the default with no mintmark), Denver (D) and San Francisco(S). At one time there were also mints located in New Orleans and Carson City. In some cases smaller quantities of coins are minted in certain locations. the 1916 D Mercury Dime had a very limited mintage of 264,000, giving it a value of more than $1000. I hope this helps!

As far as the coin posted, sorry to disappoint you, but a coins with that much detail remaining would certainly have a more pronounced mint mark.

drodda777 · Apr 4, 2009

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The "S" mint coins shows way more wear than the other coin and it still has a very easily recognized mint mark. So with that I would say you now have two of the three, so get back out there and find the "D" mint to complete the trifecta.

HH,

Dave

Mike Moutray · Apr 4, 2009

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Genuine 1916 D Mercs have a very strong, prominent mintmark. That almost looks like it was altered by soldering or gluing on a "D" which later fell off in the ground. Still..... much better than a clad dime :wink: