I just found a coin in an old jewelry box, and am a bit confused. It looks exactly like a regular mercury dime, is dated 1916 with the D mint mark. I understand these are somewhat rare, and alot are fake. The one I have is larger than a regular dime, it's a little over an inch in diameter. It looks worn though, like it's been around the block a couple of times, is tarnished, and has been in the jewelry box for God know's how many decades. Is there a possibility this is a genuine American coin? Did they ever mint them this large? Any advice is appreciated.
These are reproductions made in China. They show up all over the world (I found some in Europe a few years ago). - Ian
Thank you, both of you. It's interesting to know where it came from, how it ended up in my possession is a mystery
