Heavily Damaged / Burnt 1916 Mercury Or 1916 D Mercury Dime?

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Jakes Coins Pillar of the Community United States 735 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 12:02 pm This heavily damaged dime was included with a purchase I made awhile back. It was in a 2x2 that said "house fire 1916 D Mercury dime". Personally I dont think it is / was a 1916 D Mercury dime nor did the seller that I purchased it from. Just curious to see your opinions on this heavily damaged dime. I've been collecting for a couple years... Favorite Coin's are Standing Liberty quarters, Working on my type set \| Coffee, Corvettes, Coins & the CCF what could be better? Edited by Jakes Coins 07/03/2022 12:03 pm Report this Post to the Staff

JimmyD Bedrock of the Community Canada 21620 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 12:09 pm I believe the house fire part is correct but I can't tell if if there is a D or an S or no mm with damage in that area. I don't think there is enough proof either way. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 12:21 pm Ditto on that. Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 12:26 pm In a word NO ! Report this Post to the Staff
ijn1944 Bedrock of the Community United States 19185 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 12:48 pm Soooo close... Report this Post to the Staff
Wrekkdd Pillar of the Community Canada 3328 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 1:57 pm There is methods iv heard that can clean up the coin a bit and bring out some missing details, someone else might be able to post the link, a coin this badly damaged it couldn't hurt but chances are it's not worth the time. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96850 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 3:00 pm I would love to see if this coin could be 'cleaned' up a little. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
fortcollins Pillar of the Community United States 3659 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 3:22 pm It's a 1916, for sure, but the reverse is too far gone. Report this Post to the Staff
thecoinguy1964 Pillar of the Community United States 1312 Posts	Posted 07/03/2022 8:08 pm Even if, it's not even a filler, it's toast! Report this Post to the Staff
T-BOP Rest in Peace United States 18456 Posts	Posted 07/04/2022 11:31 am Quote: I would love to see if this coin could be 'cleaned' up a little. John , with a coin like this all you need is a drop of Dawn on a damp rag and lightly rub it between your fingers . Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96850 Posts	Posted 07/04/2022 12:39 pm Yes, that would probably work Tony. I just wonder if the OP would be willing to do it. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
thq Pillar of the Community United States 3343 Posts	Posted 07/04/2022 1:42 pm You'd really hate to wreck a coin like this by cleaning it..... "Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire Report this Post to the Staff
just carl Bedrock of the Community United States 20753 Posts	Posted 07/09/2022 08:35 am One big mess. Report this Post to the Staff
nss-52 Moderator United States 54282 Posts	Posted 07/09/2022 09:00 am Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
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