What's going on with this medal?

Discussion in 'US Coins Forum' started by Detecto92, Oct 18, 2012.

  1. Detecto92

    Detecto92 Well-Known Member

    This medal is in BU condition. Illinois 1968.
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    But there are problems with the rims. However if you look at the details, I can't see how this is PMD, I can't see it how it would happen.

    A tool like a wire cutter or pliers would make a blunt impression in the metal, but where it looks like it tried to get cut, there is amazing detail there.
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    Then look at these little pocks.
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    I'm almost certain this happened during the minting process, but how?
     
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