can anyone identify this damaged $5 liberty?

[darktone]

I have had this damaged coin for a few years. It was used as jewelery and when the solder was removed on the reverse it damaged the mint mark area to the point of making it impossible to see if there was a mint mark. Maybe someone can identify the mint by the rest of the coin? thanks mike

[PQSeated]

I don't think it's a C, because usually the 1 in the date touches the neck. Also, I don't think it's a D, because the 2 isn't close enough to the neck. I'm by no means an expert in the series, so more experienced people's opinions would be better then mine.

[jtryka]

I agree with PQSeated, I think this is a Philly issue. The date on the obverse is much closer to the neck line on the branch mint issues. Also, the C was fairly large, and spaced far enough from the eagle that you should see some remnant. The D was a little closer, so it's more possible, but I think this is more likely a Philly coin. Here are some pictures from coinfacts.com: 1852-C 1852-D

[darktone]

Oh well at least I can still dream about a C or D mint mark on it . mike