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Valued Member
United States
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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 only been collecting for a couple years (2017). Favorite Coin's are Standing Liberty quarters, Working on my type set: "knowledge is power" -Thomas Jefferson Edited by Jakes Coins
07/03/2022 12:03 pm
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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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.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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In a word NO !
In Memory of Butch L.
and Jim U. rest in peace .
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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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.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I would love to see if this coin could be 'cleaned' up a little.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It's a 1916, for sure, but the reverse is too far gone.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Even if, it's not even a filler, it's toast!
"When a strong man, fully armed, guards his house, his possessions are safe."
- Luke 11:21
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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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 . 
In Memory of Butch L.
and Jim U. rest in peace .
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Yes, that would probably work Tony. I just wonder if the OP would be willing to do it.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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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
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Posted 07/03/2022 12:21 pm
