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In the recent collection I got there were a dozen or so Dansco books witch were complete. Including, for example 2 books with all 1932 Quarter marks to start. There were also 2 "Mercury" dime books. One was missing just the 1916-D and the other is complete. These are the best pics of the 1916-d. I have no idea how it was decided this was a D. I can't see it. I also believe the collector was far more informed than I am so I didn't want to disregard his assessment. I'd love to know what you think. I can add more pics if needed. I'm not asking anyone to authenticate it. I'm just wondering if you see anything that leads you to believe a mint mark is there - either real or fake. Thanks in advance.   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Wishful thinking? Pic is a little blurry on my phone, but I see no evidence of the fabled D mintmark.
Could we get a peek at the obverse, too?
Edited by halfamind
07/30/2021 9:25 pm
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Obverse and closeup   |
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Pillar of the Community
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Thanks. Still not seeing incontrovertible evidence that it's a genuine 1916-D, or any evidence at all. Maybe the original collector was tricked by the little open space near where the D should be?
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Pillar of the Community
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1916-D Mercury dimes at this level of wear typically still show the D pretty clearly. This looks like a case of wishful thinking on the part of the previous owner. Could be wrong, of course! |
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Give it up.  to the CCF! |
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That's what I saw but didn't want to make that call on my own. Thanks guys. If you don't mind I could have more.
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't see a D mintmark anywhere near, or on, this coin.
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Bedrock of the Community
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Looks like the top of an S to me.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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I don't even see a mint mark. I would say even if it was a D in that condition, if you cant identify the mint mark then its not a 1916 D. I'm no pro, but I would not believe it if I didn't see it.
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Jimcu, What is your coin photo taking set up? WADR, you need to find a better method. The better the photos you post the better we can help you. John1  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Many people put a similar coin in the slot for coins such as the 16D. Not necessarily to fool anyone but just to show an almost complete set.
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I don't even see a mint mark. I would say even if it was a D in that condition, if you cant identify the mint mark then its not a 1916 Or use silver test solution to reveal the mm like I did on the 1901o dime. |
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John. I'm just doing it with my IPhone. I have some cool varieties I'd like to show. Should I try photographing in a different way?
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Pillar of the Community
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If you have a USB microscope or a nice camera with macro play around with them. In fact play around with everything you got check your photo abilities.
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