1916-D Merc Hmmmm

Pocket Change · 07-03-2009, 02:15 PM

Just saw this on e-bay.

Interesting. The seller says a genuine 1916-D mercury that has 2 holes in it and some collateral damage. But the date and mint mark are clear.

As I post this, it's at just a bit over $50 with 5 hours left.

Honestly, if it's genuine, I think it's a STEAL at $50, but of course, it'll go up way big time by the end of the auction.

If we ASSUME that it is REAL, what would be a fair price for such a coin?

And please, if all you have to say is "yech" or "I would never buy such a coin", that's not really what I'm looking for.

There are a lot of buyers out there for such coins. For those people who have to fill holes in their albums, there are some who would prefer a damaged REAL key date rather than a replica or substituting another date in that slot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

bobbeth87 · 07-03-2009, 02:21 PM

Wow. That could complete a Dansco for me.....I wonder if it is authentic?

Mark Feld · 07-03-2009, 02:24 PM

I know the seller and do business with him at coin shows fairly frequently. I also believe him to be among the the most knowledgeable, nicest and honest dealers there is. The coin is of no interest to me personally, and I would definitely avoid such a piece if an unknown seller had it listed for sale. However, in this case, I would have full confidence that the coin is a genuine 1916-D Dime.

jloring · 07-03-2009, 02:35 PM

This would make a nice addition to my low grade collection. I think it would compliment this 1857 Liberty seated dime nicely (bought it for a buck with some other silver). I think the '16-D may be a little pricey at $50+; I would pay about $35 for it.

HandsomeToad · 07-03-2009, 04:01 PM

Looks more like a squished S to me but it could be a D.

Since I cannot tell for sure it's a D, I wouldn't bid.

Ribbit

AdamL · 07-03-2009, 04:04 PM

I'm not sure what its worth. But I'd buy it for $50 to fill the hole in my album.

Magman · 07-03-2009, 08:48 PM

I saw that while looking for holed coins.

I don't think I would buy it as a hole filler - 2 holes is 1 hole too much. lol

rzage · 07-03-2009, 08:55 PM

Sold for a tad over $77 not bad for a '16-D , THE COIN HAS SOME CLASS , survived not just one bullet but two .
rzage

rzage · 07-03-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HandsomeToad

Looks more like a squished S to me but it could be a D.

Since I cannot tell for sure it's a D, I wouldn't bid.

Ribbit

Looks like a D to me .

rzage

HandsomeToad · 07-03-2009, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rzage

looks like a d to me .

Rzage:d

rzage · 07-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by handsometoad

lol:d

covert coins · 07-03-2009, 09:50 PM

I wouldn't have bid on it personally

CamaroDMD · 07-03-2009, 10:15 PM

I think it is neat and wouldn't have minded it in my collection. I didn't bid. I plan on picking up a nice slabbed undamaged AG3 example or so down the road. But, for $77...you really can't go wrong.

bobbeth87 · 07-04-2009, 12:59 AM

I called the seller and he said they paid $100 for it. Told him Mark Feld recommended him. He assured me it was authentic. I bid on it and was ready to go up to $80 but held back until later. Then I got busy and when I checked again, I was outbid and it went for $77 (I had bid 67). Bummer. I could have completed my Merc collection for 77 bucks! I blew it.

mralexanderb · 07-04-2009, 04:20 PM

I've always wanted a 16 D since the Mercs were my favorite coin as a kid. This coin has so many problems I don't think it would satisfy my yearning to complete my set of Mercs. I think I'll wait for a better coin sometime in the future.

Bruce

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