1983 Cent Streak Error?

are these streaks going through this cent or is it plating issues?

 

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Those look like linear plating bubbles.

 

non cents, wow. That is a great answer. I always considered those die cracks. LOL. What causes them a crack in the die I assume? or is it caused after the pressing? If there is a difference between die cracks and linear plating bubbles how can it be defined? Thanks

 

Linear plating bubbles only occur on post-1982 cents, as they are comprised of 97.5% zinc with a 2.5% copper plating. Sometimes impurities are trapped in the plating, and release gasses during/after the strike, causing bubbles to form in the plating. They are different than die cracks, which are cracks that form on the die.

 

Oh, awesome. However from the looks of that would it cross the whole coin like that? Just curious.

Thanks

 

thanks!