1916-D Merc, Real Or Fake?

^ That too :-)

Might be my eyes are getting old but that D on the back looks sort of like a 0 and a D and possibly a Q.
If this one is real, sure is an odd looking mint mark. Might be from a secret US Mint in a suburb of Denver.
Even looks like a 0 over A.
On a coin with the reputation of one of the World's most counterfeited coins, I'd only look for a slabbed one.

I think it's real, but I'm looking at pictures.

If you own it send it in for TPG then you'll know for sure. If you are thinking about buying it then get an extended return period so you can return it if it is bad.

The mint mark has some funky toning to it but we can guess all day as to whether it's genuine or altered.

See if the seller is willing to ship straight to ANACS and receive payment when it is authenticated. On a coin like that, he should be willing to do that.

To me, it looks fake. I do not like that MM at all. As mentioned, the wear doesn't match. It IS in the right spot I think, but like carl said, that looks for all the world like an over date. I would not make this purchase without that arrangement I mentioned.

I wouldn't buy it, but only because I don't trust the mint Mark. There are other choices of similar coins with better mint marks.

I also agree with Treashunt..... If you have any doubts ALWAYS go the "Ask Seller A Question" route BEFORE hitting the "Bid or But It Now" buttons.

It helps to keep the lid on the Rolaids bottle.