possible 1916 ten cent "mercury" u.s.dime

By piplucius, 20 April, 2012
Description

possibly a ten cents "mercury" dime?  i have a 1916 coin which is gold colored and matches all descriptions for a true 1916 coin as found on http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces51.html .except for its size... it has a dent in the crown of the figure.   however, as noted there is no back, it appears to have been seperated somehow from the back and was at one time welded to something... is this an imitation coin or a real coin? is it even possible to take a coin apart in such a way?

Category
Coins and Currency
Medium
silver?
Distinguishing marks
1916. coin. gold colored. engraved with an allegory of liberty wearing a winged phyrgian cap. surrounded by the word "liberty" with motto "in god we trust". lower right has a "w" however there is no back! when i turn it over i can see the engraving that is on the front -as if pressed from the back.
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
27mm x .5mm
Date Period
1916
History
found in a collection of old buttons, needle threaders, at a garage sale
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
No
Photos

gimi3

7 years 6 months ago

1 Dime "Mercury Dime" 1919 has a value of 19$-30$.

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