2-1916d mercury dimes

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2-1916d mercury dimes

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What do you think these 2 would grade?
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What do you think these 2 would grade?
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#3 Unread post by RevlisAg »

Hard to say ?Pics don't do coins justice.

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#4 Unread post by Iceresistance »

The Pictures need to have a better quality, I don't see the 'D' Mintmarks very well on the reverse (Except on the Coin to the right)
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just my 2 cents, but it looks like they would get an environmental damage designation, as it looks like they were burned

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#6 Unread post by Earle42 »

Fake sent back in a body bag. The MMs are different from known originals.
Common grading company shortcomings & resulting co$tly mi$take$ to collectors (using Kennedy No FG halves):
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These coins are fake.

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Daniel wrote: Fri Apr 23, 2021 8:01 pm These coins are fake.
Can you explain for my reference what you notice that tells you they are fake. The photos are a bit rough for me, but as a dealer, I would like to know what you are seeing. Thanks!

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#9 Unread post by Earle42 »

Experience of studying fakes makes them stand out pretty easily...usually. Online sources are there for the key dates. I also use overlays and other graphic methods on common (yes, they fake common coins as well). And...years ago I bought a bunch of fakes when eBay allowed it so I would be able to study them. I have quite a few.

I can send you in the right direction. There are many links and a lot of information so don't get stuck on one.
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