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When Is A 1916-D Mercury Not A 1916-D?

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 Posted 11/16/2021  11:34 pm Show Profile   Bookmark this topic Add Paul Bulgerin to your friends list Get a Link to this Message Number of Subscribers
I came across this ebay auction about 21 hours before it ends. It is for a 1916-D Mercury. As I type this, it has 72 bids and is up to $485.00.

However, in looking at the reverse, it sure looks like a 1916-S to me.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/275022974505


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It's clearly not a D.
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 Posted 11/17/2021  06:08 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add mrwhatisit to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Well, someone is going to be disappointed when they look for the D and see an S.
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The buyer will at least have the satisfaction of knowing it's not a counterfeit.

That is one tired dime.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
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Goes to show that some people have more money, than sense. Good grief!
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What a Country .
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The seller does accept returns though, weird to say it's a a 21D if it's a 21s but accepts returns for 30 days. Normally when iv seen untrue listings they don't accept returns. At least if it's an s mm they can return it easily.
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At least if it's an s mm they can return it easily.


As the coin's not slabbed, what's to stop the seller from claiming a switch was made?

Good catch, Paul!

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Definitely an S.
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Perhaps their vision is degrading and need a prescription monitor or phone.
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Likely an honest mistake by the seller, but for the buyers. . . come on.
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I contacted the seller. He insists that it's a D. So it's no longer an "honest mistake."
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One look at this seller's other listings suggests not a coin aficionado. I wonder, if upon receipt, the buyer will submit the coin for certification .....
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That is not a d!

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Nevermind, also just heard back from the seller.

" Thank you I appreciate it I believe it is a D I have 1916 s and a great mag glass with a light it is a d thanks"

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Perhaps the seller's tipped a few too many, or it's a case of Pareidolia ....
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