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Valued Member
Belgium
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well I found this 1916 D Mercury dime in I think XF to AU state and this guys is asking 200€ only 2 pics I have he had a other one with the coin on the scale, it was the right weight it said 2.5 gram   is this to good to be true? Edited by dohcollector
11/30/2015 08:30 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
5825 Posts |
Absolutely NOT.
1916-D Mercs are heavily faked.
No slab; no interest.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3210 Posts |
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
 Belgium
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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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Valued Member
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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It only weighs 2.5 grams I would think I could easily pick it up  |
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Rest in Peace
United States
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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
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Really need to see this one 'in hand' with a 20X loupe.
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Valued Member
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 !!
Edited by dohcollector
12/01/2015 05:07 am
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