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Tomtom- new picture posted, unsure of what people look for on the back so I just got as close and as clear as my camera would let me People would be looking at the placement of the mint mark, a way to authentice it as a true 1916-D. Also, a die roatation, but not sure if you have the slab lined up exactly the same for both pictures... |
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United States
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Houston...., we have die rotation! Bingo!
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United States
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From what little I know, all genuine 1916-D Mercury dimes have a slightly rotated die. just another thing in your favor for it being genuine. The 16-d's have a slight rotation of the reverse relative to the obverse. there were 4 different reverse dies used,but your mint mark looks like one I saw a ways back. rotated clockwise.maybe die #2? Edited by RK55
02/25/2013 1:54 pm
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Tough to tell from the relatively small images, but that looks like the Die 3 rotation, to 12:45 - the greatest of the 4.
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Valued Member
United States
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JP... first glance it looks genuine. The advantage of a PCGS slab is the buyer confidence that it is authentic, not cleaned or altered in any way, and properly graded. Negative is the cost and time it takes to get it graded. Happy to help if you would like. Pat
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Rest in Peace
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WindyCity, you need to check this post. posted today https://goccf.com/t/143103Maybe an exception but strange things do happen to "slobbered" coins. Thank you BiggFredd may he RIP. |
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There are fake coins and fake slabs... some better than others... that one is a poor effort.
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Quite honestly, it appears cleaned by this photo Harshly at that |
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Took it to a local coin shop yesterday. A few people used their expert opinion to confirm the authenticity and also agree with the given grade.After a little haggling, we finished at $1075 after he admitted he has never had one and would personally like it for his collection. I didn't accept the offer, but he left it on the table and I plan on taking it today. Is this is a good play considering I can get over 4 figures without spending the extra money and time on a new slab?
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Valued Member
United States
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Below bid if not cleaned and worth more if graded so by PCGS... but not a bad price if there is a risk that coin will not cross to PCGS. Very good price if coin has been cleaned.
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The coin was given to me by my grandmother who was a coin freak. I am almost certain the coin wasn't cleaned or tarnished in any way. The people at the coin shop agreed as well. With that said, is this still a good deal?
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United States
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JP - you have to make that call. Without seeing the coin in hand I double any of us can give any more specific opinion.
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United States
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Okay. Thank you very much for all of your information and cooperation. You guys were all very helpful!
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