1916d rpm??

[pennies4pennies]

Do you think this D could be a RPM?

[mustbebob]

Looks like some die deterioration there Frank. Some other areas look like they could be part of an RPM, but we would need a better example of the coin in an earlier die state to properly determine what this is.

[jfines69]

Could it be the punch that made the MM was at the end of its usefull life... I know there is alot of wear but some of the markings look as if the punch was worn beyond its limits... It would be nice if it were a new RPM after 90 years!!!

[mustbebob]

This is die deterioration, not punch deterioration Jim. The areas around the mintmark have begun to wear on the die. A worn mintmark punch would not leave any of the marks you see while it was being used to punch in the mintmark.

[pennies4pennies]

Thanks for the info Bob. Just learn another lesson from you.
Frank

[jfines69]

Thanks Bob I appreciate the lesson also... Now if my memory can hold on to the info... LOL!!!