Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_11622771_1 (purse__ VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many purses were there for the  mar 16?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(purse__) AS $__ FROM table_11622771_1 WHERE date = "Mar 16"