Is this merc a 1916-D or S?

Steve27 · December 9, 2005 12:07AM

Link to ebay auction

Windycity · December 9, 2005 12:09AM

Looks like an s to me.

Outhaul · December 9, 2005 12:09AM

Tough to tell for certain, but it looks like an "S" to me.

Howzaboutit diagnostic guys?

OffMetal · December 9, 2005 12:21AM

Looks like an "S"

19Lyds · December 9, 2005 12:37AM

Well it definitely looks like an "S" but the seller is convinced its a "D" with a 100% guarantee. Wonder why he doesn't at least have an ANACS certification or grade on it?

291fifth · December 9, 2005 12:38AM

Sure looks like and "S" to me.

DennisH · December 9, 2005 12:42AM

Looks clearly like an S.

LanLord · December 9, 2005 12:44AM

Hard to tell, since there are fairly large seriphs on the D on a 1916 merc and it's advanced state of wear it's really hard to tell from a pic.

Bid with caution.

jayboxx · December 9, 2005 12:47AM

Very S looking

curly · December 9, 2005 12:59AM

It looks like an S to me. Is he guaranteeing that the D is genuine or that the Mercury dime is genuine?

That's why I don't buy keys unless they are certified. Too many talented people out there.

Even if it is real, the buyer will have a hard time if he ever decides to sell it. Every dealer that he offers it to will knock it pretty bad.

Thats my take on it anyway.

BuffaloIronTail · December 9, 2005 1:09AM

At first glance, it looks unquestionably like an S mintmark.

But, the darn thing is in the proper location, and tilted correctly, with the long upper and lower serifs typical of that D mintmark. Don't forget that one of the D mintmarks on genuine 16's was an RPM.

I HATE having to make judgement calls on something like this from a computer screen.

There is a guarantee of authenticity.

The seller has the coin in some type of holder....wonder what it is?

Pete

fcloud · December 9, 2005 1:14AM

It looks like an S, but it also looks like a later state die number 1. I think with the guarrantee it probably is a "D" mint mark. The photo just sucks. The four "D" reverse dies used in 1916 all have long serifs on the "D" which with bad lighting make it look odd. With a rating of well over 800 feedbacks and 100% positive, I think it is real.

Here is an image of one I used to own. Look carefully at the left side of the "D" as it matches the left side of the mint mark on the left side of the coin on ebay.

pontiacinf · December 9, 2005 1:26AM

i saved the pic and blew it up in photoshop only to find a big old S...which is funny because when i look at the photo unaided it appears to be a D...but its not..the seller has excellent feedback so I dont think hes out to whack someone

19Lyds · December 9, 2005 7:27AM

When in doubt, ask. Seller states:

<< <i>this coin is DEFINITELY a D. I guarantee it will come back as a GENUINE (not cleaned) 1916-D Mercury. I will allow extra time for certification

Natalie >>

markglicker · December 9, 2005 7:39AM

Looks like an "S".

pontiacinf · December 9, 2005 7:41AM

hmm

if thats the case i wonder if she used someone elses images?

anablep · December 9, 2005 7:56AM

S

Merc · December 9, 2005 9:49AM

Looks like the S. No D has that curve in the back verticle line of the D. If the seller wanted to leave no doubt, they should have used a much better picture.

Is this merc a 1916-D or S?

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