1916 Mercury Dime Grade? 0

[JANigro]

I posted this coin in another group and they all said it looked like it had altered surface. I disagree but I am wondering what grade this could be? I’m sure it has FBs. Any thoughts would be appreciated as my pics aren’t that good.

[Coinbuf]

I suggest for transparency that you post the photos you posted on the PCGS forum, these two do not tell the whole story. 

[JANigro]

Sorry you feel this way, I  just posted what I thought were my best photos.

 

[JANigro]

The only difference is the lighting and background these will have to suffice it’s the same coin 

[JANigro]

I tried again this morning... and here are the results. I hope these pics clear up any confusion, as this shows the luster.

[VKurtB]

The motion blur on the cropped pictures makes it difficult.

[Coinbuf]

Ok these last two photos are the best you have shown and at least the coin does not appear to be polished in these.  I will not attempt a grade guess but the 1916 as a new design was heavily saved and there are tons of high grade examples, over 2k in MS65fb alone between NGC and PCGS.

[JANigro]

I used my phone again sorry for the poor quality looks like I’m gonna have to dust off my camera haha.

[VKurtB]

I won't use my phone's camera for coins. I bought a microscope. VERY low power one. Full stage like a bio one, but far lower magnification.

[James_OldeTowne]

Barring a cleaning or other alteration not visible in the photos, it appears to grade at least Ch AU to mint-state.