1916 D mercury dime worth buying?

Hi, guys it's been a while since I've been here but I have a couple questions about a key date mercury dimes

How much should I offer for this coin?

Has it been cleaned or a counterfeit?

Thanks for any info

 

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Can't even tell if it's a 1916-D from the pics.

 

Can't see the obverse, post bigger pics so we can see.

 

I'll post the ebay link

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/371216547458?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

hope this helps

 

Ah, the extremely rare (none known so far) 1916-D "No-D" variety!

Seriously, I don't see any evidence of a mintmark at all.

 

Stay away from that one. Examples in that conditions should have more evidence of a mintmark.

 

The 1916 D Merc Dime is the kind of coin that should be purchased in a slab, even in the lower grades.

I don't see the mint-mark on that one. I wouldn't touch it with a 10 foot pole.

 

BINGO

 

Don't even bid.

 

The position of the mint mark of a 16-D is very high, so even very well worn examples show the mint mark very clearly. This one however is a common Philly.

 

It's not a 16-D at all.
On the 1916-D, the 'D' is serifed, and sits very close to the last leaf on the branch, right of the 'E' in one. I can see no evidence whatsoever that this coin has, or once had, a mintmark, even with the advanced wear.
Stay away.

 

Jeez, Kirk, way to beat me to it.

 

IMO
It would have to be slabbed to verify mint mark. On such a rare coin a details grade would be ok but not great. It looks to be around AG2. PCGS values this coin right at 400. One question why isn't it slabbed, an important coin like that, why not. The eBay seller sells coins and he is 100% with over 18,000 sales. If I had this and I knew it was a D mint then I would have it slabbed with no hesitation. The coin is what it is. If no mint mark, 3 or 4 dollars, if you can get that. If I had that coin and wanted to sell it I would get a good indication of the D with a picture and start it on eBay at 99 cent and let the bidders have a go at it. The highest seller for AG2 was 400 dollars, he's asking almost 600, 55 dollars more than an AG3 sold for.

 

Mwahahahaha...

But you said it so much more eloquently.

 

There certainly appears to be "something" there, but as others have already said, this something is not in the correct or even general position. With that said and while far from absolute, if one is even remotely considering the purchase of such a coin, taking the time to learn before plunking one cent on the table could save much grief in the long run.

Also, and only for the sake of discussion, it should be noted that the 1916-D "Mercury" dime is far from a rare coin (as a date/mint) but is very popular, and this, more than anything else, generally accounts for its high (all things considered) value.

 

Thanks do you think you can show me some pics as examples?

 

your right but it's still a key date and people will always be buying this one since it's popular

 

I realize they're popular and is why I said as much in the previous post. However, I would respectfully caution against the generic assumption that "people will always be buying them" if the goal is to make (or just not lose) money. While true that there will likely be a solid market for nice examples into the future, this certainly does not mean that any example purchased is or will continue to be worth the price paid. The point is that regardless a date/mint/types popularity, it is still very easy for such a coin to be a bad buy. As has been suggested, if you really want a 16-D it would likely be in your best interests to search out a nice above average for the grade certified example instead of wading through the dreck and questionable offerings.

As for

 

If you simply google "1916-D Mercury dime mint mark positions" you will be able to find many examples.

 

Agree 100% no mint mark visible! Stay away from this one period.....