Help with a Merc, please?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by No_Ragrets, Feb 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM.

  1. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    Here's one I got a little bit ago for $15. It's got loads of luster, a very pretty, dark toning to it, and spectacular details left on it. There's some honest wear that I'm seeing, but I'm also seeing what appears to be polishing lines and die scratches galore. For $15 I couldn't pass it up. It's probably going into my type set to replace my current placeholder.

    With that said, I am no good at estimating grades on merc dimes. Anyone care to chime in on this one?

    1916 Mercury 10c Obv (2).jpg 1916 Mercury 10c Rev.jpg 1916 Mercury 10c Obv Top.jpg 1916 Mercury 10c Obv Bottom.jpg 1916 Mercury 10c Rev Top.jpg 1916 Mercury 10c Rev Bottom.jpg 1916 Mercury Rev E and Star Zoomed.jpg 1916 Mercury Rev States Zoomed.jpg
     
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  3. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    Those first pics were from my scope. These ones are from my phone, and show more of the true color and luster. Thanks for any help! 20260202_104415.jpg 20260202_104509.jpg 20260202_104611.jpg 20260202_104447.jpg 20260202_104431.jpg 20260202_104525.jpg 20260202_104553.jpg 20260202_104532.jpg
     
  4. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

    Definitely worth $15. Can't even eat the Golden Arches for that amount of money. Are you sure that these lines are polish line and scratches? Not sure on grade because I would need to see it in hand. Can you show her in better lighting?
     
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  5. SensibleSal66

    SensibleSal66 U.S Casual Collector / Error Collector

  6. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    I'll see if I can get a few other pics with brighter light in a bit
     
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  7. No_Ragrets

    No_Ragrets Self-proclaimed Semi-Amateur Numismatist Supporter

    B in liberty has a lot going on. Lines between B and E. Below chin, along face profile. 20260202_141749.jpg
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    Reverse looks like it's got the very beginnings of some cuds below "one" and the pillar.
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    This is about as good as I can get without getting it back under my scope.
     
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