Billv819 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I've had this coin for several years. Does anyone think this is a genuine 1916 D Mercury or is it just an anomaly in the metal. The "mint mark" doesn't appear to be in the correct place but I just thought I'd put it out there for opinions. Thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 7/28/2023 at 2:24 PM, Billv819 said: I've had this coin for several years. Does anyone think this is a genuine 1916 D Mercury or is it just an anomaly in the metal. The "mint mark" doesn't appear to be in the correct place but I just thought I'd put it out there for opinions. Thanks for any input. Not a D. JT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandon Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) Welcome to the NGC chat board. Sorry, but what you perceive as a "D" is the wrong shape, too weak given the strength of the other features of the coin, and probably too close to the olive branch as well. Compare it to photos of genuine 1916-D dime reverses such as this one from the NGC Coin Explorer: Edited July 28, 2023 by Sandon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenstang Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 There are no D mint marks in that area, they are all further from the stalk and under the leaves. JT2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reno Raines Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 It's just a normal 1916 Mercury dime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billv819 Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 That's what I thought, thank you all for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powermad5000 Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Well worn Mercury dimes with toning can have uneven toning spots like the one on your coin. It is actually more common than you may think that an uneven toning spot on one of these coins can appear like it is a mintmark, but there is no raised element to suggest the presence of a mintmark as well as the location of the spot on your coin being in coin terms very far from where it is supposed to be. We can all dream though, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
