1916-d 10c, is it authentic?

DMWJR

I had this in my collection from years ago, purchased from a trusted soul. But... I was going through my collection and wondered what the hallmarks were for authentication of a real 1916-d were. So, do you think this is an authentid 16-d?




Sorry, forgot I had the pics linked and I deleted them...

DickyBetz

I dont see a D.

vega1

I am no expert, but I will go out on a limb and say it looks legit to me based on the mint mark's shape and wear.

great pictures by the way, I'd go AG-3.

ABC123

The only opinion that counts is NGC / PCGS

LanLord

I'm confused. DickyBetz doesn't see a mintmark (nor do I) but vega1 says it's (the mintmark) the correct shape.

So is there a mintmark or not? I don't see it!

PerryHall

You can see the top of the mintmark. Looks real to me.

NumisOxide

<< <i>I dont see a D. >>


I do. You can just about make out the top of the D. Look a little bit harder Greg.

vega1

Once again consider the (non-expert) source, but in the images you can see the top of what should be the 'D' in what appears to be the correct place, with what appears to be the correct shape, and consistent wear with the rest of the coin.

DMWJR

<< <i>I am no expert, but I will go out on a limb and say it looks legit to me based on the mint mark's shape and wear.

great pictures by the way, I'd go AG-3. >>



Thanks, yes I think it is the correct shape too, but since this is one of the most counterfeited coins out there, I guess I am just a little paranoid. It's going off to PCGS today anyway. I think it is a nice original AG-3. Really if I were keeping it, I would just leave it in my collection. But, I want to sell it, and don't want to sell someone an altered coin -- I could live without that headache!

Steve27

That could very well be authentic, the shape looks correct for what's left of the MM, but I would send it to a TPG service to be sure. Additionally, it's an FR2 not an AG3.

DMWJR

My new lens came in today, so expect better photos from me! The one I used for this pic is a 50mm macro and I have to get too close to the coin to get the coin completely in focus and with the right lighting. The new lens is a 150mm macro. If the pics are not better, I'm going to send Mr. Goodman a bill for it!

DMWJR

<< <i>That could very well be authentic, the shape looks correct for what's left of the MM, but I would send it to a TPG service to be sure. Additionally, it's an FR2 not an AG3. >>



Steve, why do you think FR-2? I'll admit I am not fluent in grading these low grade dimes, and would like to know what you see that I don't.

Thanks.

D

FR2 at best, I'd have to agree with that.

Just search Heritage/Ebay sales of these, there's tons of AG dimes that sell on a regular basis, they do generally look considerably better.

-Daniel

DMWJR

Had it graded....well sort of .... BODYBAG for altered surfaces!!

clw54

<< <i>Had it graded....well sort of .... BODYBAG for altered surfaces!! >>


That doesn't confirm it's real, because PCGS doesn't guarantee authenticity if they see smoething else first. This question was asked of David Hall at one of his Q & A sessions a few years ago.