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Originally Posted by zekeguzz  Thanks. Yes the abrasions on the lower obverse has me concerned. It also seems to carry on over the whole obverse in the same direction but much, much lighter scrapes. Just as if someone took a rag or a q-tip to it. I've seen this on many other coins . I not not sure if this is normal circulation wear or what. |
Are the lines incuse or excuse? The reason I ask is because the lines in the fields have the appearance of (excuse) die polish -- as made from the mint and not problematic. But it's hard to tell from the photos.
