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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It probably is a real 1916 Mercury dime, probably one with a added mintmark, as kanga says 1916d is one of the most faked coins out there like the 93s Morgan etc. if it isn't in a PCGS or NGC holder I'd pass.....the odds of it being legit are slim to none.... |
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Valued Member
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i c your point and I was realy tempted but I will listen
although we don't do slabs like in amerika
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Belgium
464 Posts |
I've been comparing closely and it seems the D is a bit off in position and I think size too ?
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
10982 Posts |
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I've been comparing closely and it seems the D is a bit off in position and I think size too ? You are correct. The D is too large. A 10,000 Euro coin if genuine and they only want 200? Okay.....move on. |
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United States
757 Posts |
Mintmark definitely looks wrong. The price too should be a major red flag. A 16d in about good condition sell for 300-400+ and I've seen G06 sell for upwards of $1000. If it was a genuine and slabbed coin in the condition you posted that's a $5000+ coin easily. No one would take that big of a loss on a real coin.
I have 2 or 3 altered mintmark 16D's in my black cabinet. When I get home I'll take a picture of them.
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Valued Member
Belgium
464 Posts |
thanks guys !! again I learned today but I had to ask thanks for setting me straight you all  and i'd love to see those dave13 ! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
The mintmark look added to me. Only buy one of these if it is in a reputable TPG holder. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
If only there were places there that could authenticate that coin. Otherwise, just to many fakes of that coin around.
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Rest in Peace
United States
7075 Posts |
dohcollector, with all the fake coins and all the fake slabs out there it gets frustrating.
I think the best thing for anyone who is unsure is to do exactly what you did -- post a pic and get opinions. It also helps the rest of us to learn to spot the fakes.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I think the mintmark is too large and shaped wrong.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1119 Posts |
It only weighs 2.5 grams I would think I could easily pick it up  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
2668 Posts |
I think dohcollector is one smart cookie, asking advise instead of taking the bait.
Way to go, dohcollector!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21788 Posts |
Really need to see this one 'in hand' with a 20X loupe.
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Belgium
464 Posts |
@CoinCollector
i have to agree with ya
@carl
there is 2 companies but never done that
its ether in paris (PCGS) and then you have NGC in munich germany
but to be honest its quite expensive and I don't know how to fill out the pdf form in a good way..(you can laugh thats ok)
so thats keeping me back from incapsulating my expensive/rare coins
@ buddy
yeah its actually very frustrating...but it seems I got you guys to fall back on :D
Conder
yeah it is..sounded to good to be true
lol @Steele
Parklane
yeah good thing I did !and I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP AND THOUGHTS !!
noo need Sel its a added mint
if it would of been in a better position like the real thing it would of been harder to spot
thanks again all !!
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12/01/2015 05:07 am
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Pillar of the Community
Sweden
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Dohcollector.
Regarding your hesitation on sending coins in for grading.
I have used both companies, and pleased with the service of both.
Considering you being fairly close to Paris, why not make a trip down there when they have their graders flown in. That combined with a platinum membership and getting 8 free grades (not sure if that is applicable to Europe though) would br a good idea. You get them back in 3 Days, no shipping fees back and forth.
Yes, it is quite pricy, but I think more and more European collectors see the advantages of having the coins graded and authenticated. As the market has grown with the internet, more and more transactions are made withought getting to hold the actual coin before the purchase is made.
If the coins you have are expensive and rare, why not take the fees and see them as a part of your investment in the coin instead for as an expense.
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