Authenticating rare dimes
Hello, ANA. I need some help.
I am going through a collection from a friend of mine and have located what I believe to be a 1916-D Mercury dime. The edges are worn smooth, but under magnification I caught what I believe to be a "D" Mint-mark. I hope you can help me know if it is real or not, like die markers or things like that.
P.S. Here are some pictures of the coin in question:
P.S.S. I used some filters to enhance its appearance, to make the high points and things stand out, but I included a picture of the unfiltered dime from afar as well, along with an up-close unfiltered one as well.
Comments
Mal_ANA_YN
Level 5
Too hard to tell.
Mike
Level 7
Don't give up. Its worth sending in to a TPG!!
user_96057
Level 2
What an awesome find! Maybe it's an error because of the 6 partly covered up by the edge. Good luck!
Kevin Leab
Level 4
I can't tell for sure either. I've enlarged the photos of where the mintmark is supposed to be and I can maybe see what you're thinking is the "D". If that is correct then I'd say the mintmark is out of location. To be sure please take it to a reputable dealer or like the others have said, send it to a TPG...
AC coin$
Level 6
Have you tried the great number of Internet based collecting houses and experts? I rather not point them out here but there are several Worldwide. Best of luck.
CheerioCoins
Level 5
I'm not entirely sure. If you sent it to a grading service they could tell you.
Jackson14
Level 4
I have no idea. If it is a 1916 D then good find.
Longstrider
Level 6
Can't tell. I would say a well worn 1916. The 1916 D is one of the most counterfeited coin out there. Take it to a dealer. Good luck.
Russ
Level 4
After consulting other areas of the web, and further examination, I'm aware that this is just a worn, worn, worn 1916P. I appreciate the undying help of the Numismatists on this site, and look forward to using it again. I just want to say it's the wishful ideas that we have that lead me to this, and it happens to the best of us.
Mike
Level 7
Try not to use the web. Use books or go to dealers.
Kepi
Level 6
It sure looked like it could have been a 1916-D. That's what makes this hobby exciting! ; )
Mike
Level 7
After looking at many 1916 D reverses that D is out of place and very very small. Still can't say.
Rebelfire76
Level 4
Definitely hard to tell from the pictures. Would agree with what Mike said, take it to a dealer. That being said, based on what I have and seen, that “D” looks small and out of place compared to what should be there if it is an actual Denver Mint mark.
Russ
Level 4
So do you suspect it's a counterfeit, or are my eyes just being wishful?
Russ
Level 4
ok, Ill take some pictures and add it to the blog soon.
Russ
Level 4
Ok, I added some new pictures in there for you, hope that helps.
Mike
Level 7
I have enlarged it many times. I can't tell. Bring it to a dealer or send it in. A picture of the whole coin would help. Do you have a picture of the date?. I hope for your sake it is but there is no way to verify the mint mark