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

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13 years ago

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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

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gimi3 📚 Apprentice 8 years ago

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

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

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