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There's a '16-D I've been looking at that has VG details but is damaged, plugged, and really an eyesore. If I can get it cheap though, it might be worth restoring... I might contact them to see what they typically charge for something like that. Considering we are discussing a coin of 264,000 minted, I would think almost anything is worth a try. If it's for a collection, that may well be the only chance many will ever have to fill that spot. Remember there is well over 300,000,000 people in the USA today and growing constantly. Ever wonder how many of those want a 16D Mercury dime? |
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I have updates on this coin that I am posting here --> https://goccf.com/t/100748. I will continue to update the other post so stay tuned. Thank you all for your help and input. =) |
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It is a good thing that the damage isn't near the MM.
Looks like this can bring near thousand $ on the bay with a true auction.
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Awesome!
Looks to be ex-jewelry with the solder residue, my guess. Still, a nice looking 16-D :P
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Throw it on ebay, auction starting at $1, and make us all here proud with the big payout (my guestimate $1200) |
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Wow! I knew it was better than VG, but VF30 is a little generous. All the same, MAJOR score for you my friend! I predict a 4 figure payout as well, as this coin is very rare in VF, damaged or otherwise.
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Thank you guys. I would be a little scared to throw it on ebay for a starting bid of $1. Honestly, I am considering two things. (1) Keep it. I think this coin would only go up in value as the years go by. Although I can use the money, but I'm not that desperate yet. (2) Trade it for a coin or coins that I have been thinking of buying, but never have enough money. I honestly think I'll hold on to it for a while. Like George O. Walton's Nephew said when asked why he hasn't sold the 5th known 1913 Liberty V nickel yet, "I'd rather have the coin & think about the money, then have the money & think about the coin." |
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Congratulations! Glad to see that it was authenticated and graded nicely!
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Thank you. I have another question on this. Is it normal that the pillar on the reverse is not straight up & down?
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1916 type dimes are harder to grade because they're higher relief which makes the wear pattern different on the obverse. Specifically, the front part of the wing wears down more, and the end of the wing wears less. Looking at the clarity of the sticks in the fasces, VF25 or VF30 seems about right. Too bad about the damage, but still a killer find! @LTMets44: Yes, AFAIK all four die pairings for 1916-D dimes have that rotation (which is common in Mercury dimes generally). A 1916-D with substantially less or more rotation is a fake. |
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Thank you for clearing that up captainfwiffo. & yes, it's my best find yet, damage and all. =)
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Thank you. I have another question on this. Is it normal that the pillar on the reverse is not straight up & down? Slightly rotated reverses are common with Mercury dimes. I've got over 3,000 of them and I would say about 25% have rotated reverses. Some to the left and some to the right. this appears to be just one of those. And as to keeping that coin. As I mentioned previously, try to remember the 300,000,000+ people in the USA today and growing by the second. Now with over 7,000,000,000 on Earth, again, try to remember how many may want that coin. So your chances of finding one in the future is getting dimmer by the second also. I wouldn't want to be a person that someday says coulda, shoulda, woulda. |
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So I take it that you are advising me to keep it just carl. Quote:
I wouldn't want to be a person that someday says coulda, shoulda, woulda. That is why I haven't made any split decisions yet. I will weigh my options. Thank you. |
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Posted 10/20/2011 6:03 pm
That's awesome! Good for you!
