What does Wheel Mark Mean?

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  1. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Recently I saw a NGC mercury dime graded Unc. Details Obverse Wheel Mark.
    What does wheel mark mean?
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Apr 21, 2023
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    Steven Shaw, Apr 21, 2023
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    Pickin and Grinin, Apr 21, 2023
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  5. paddyman98

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    I think the Wheel Mark designation is unnecessary.
    You can't even tell on many of the coins.

    Here are two of my favorite error coins with Wheel Mark on the label.. Sucks!
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    paddyman98, Apr 21, 2023
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  6. Pickin and Grinin

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    It's in the luster and only seen at certain angles.
    I have two of these Kennedy's, with both of them in the same spot from original bank rolls.
    Sometime they get them wrong, and the mark was on the die and not from a counting machine. Primarily they don't like coins with distracting changes in fine luster.
    Can you guess where the wheel mark is on this one?
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    Pickin and Grinin, Apr 21, 2023
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  7. Mr. Numismatist

    Mr. Numismatist Strawberry Token Enthusiast

    Below the ear?
     
    Mr. Numismatist, Apr 22, 2023
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  8. Pickin and Grinin

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    It is in front of the face.
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    Pickin and Grinin, Apr 22, 2023
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  9. kanga

    kanga 65 Year Collector

    Thanks for the info.
    Something I wasn't aware of.
     
    kanga, Apr 22, 2023
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  10. Mountain Man

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    To some, "Wheel Mark" has a totally different meaning. Most of it call it "Road Rash." LOL
     
    Mountain Man, Apr 22, 2023
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