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Is this a 1921-D Mercury?

rkprkp Posts: 449 ✭✭✭
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Hi, I found this in some junk silver and can't make out the last digit, I'm hoping its a "1." Also, it appears there is some doubling in "LIBER" and the 9.

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I appreciate the help, thanks!

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  • BNBAnalyticsBNBAnalytics Posts: 400
    How are we supposed to know when the fourth digit is faded away completely?
  • BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭
    It's a 1920-1925 Mercury for sure. If it's a d, that eliminated 23, so 20,21,24, or 25.
  • SmittysSmittys Posts: 9,876 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I kinda see a 1 or 4 ...image
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  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,046 ✭✭✭✭✭
    my guess is a 1921 or 1924
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  • dohdoh Posts: 6,457 ✭✭✭
    It's weird the date is gone when the rest of the coin has so much meat left on it. Almost looks counterfeit...
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  • rkprkp Posts: 449 ✭✭✭
    BNB, I was hoping that a Merc expert could use other diagnostics to determine the date. For instance this type of doubling was perhaps common on a certain date.
  • BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭
    Shouldn't the MM placement determine if it's a 21?
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Got a picture of the reverse? The doubling is machine doubling and is as common as dirt with mercs. Need to see the reverse.

    EDIT to ADD: I believe the 1 that is showing is the wrong style for 1921. Still need to see the reverse and I can tell almost for sure if its a 21 or not.

    Ken
  • rkprkp Posts: 449 ✭✭✭
    The reverse...

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    Thanks!
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Its got the reverse that would make it a 21. Now if someone will chime in that knows for sure on the 1 style you will have a complete answer.

    Ken
  • FairlanemanFairlaneman Posts: 10,426 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Here is a picture I found of a 21D. Notice how the one has a broad base. 1921 is the only year this style of one was used. It looks like your coin is a 24D but could also be a 25D. The reverse you have shown was still common in 24 but got fairly rare in 25 and non-existant in 26 and after.

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    Ken
  • collegecoincollectorcollegecoincollector Posts: 426
    just checked mine and the mintmark is placed in a slightly different position...i'm sure they used multiple dies though so i'm not sure. also, the top end of the final 1 in 1921 on mine is higher than the rest of the digits. i also think there is a bit too much of a curl on the 9 on yours. good luck
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  • RCDBRCDB Posts: 388
    I see the remnants of a 4.
  • BlackborderBlackborder Posts: 2,797 ✭
    I think it's a 24.
  • rkprkp Posts: 449 ✭✭✭
    Thank you for your help everyone, especially Ken! I guess that 1921-D spot will remain open in my album image

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