First post. I was roll hunting half dollars and came across a 1984 D. The coin has a weathered appearance,almost like the checks in a piece of wood. I tried photographing the coin but the texture does not show up very well. The marks appear on both sides of the coin,but most predominant on the face. I guess it could be damage,but it's uniform over the entire coin,even under the raised surfaces. Any help with photographing it would be appreciated. Thanks.
I just noticed the edges of the coin are not defined either.same texture appears on the edges. One incredible looking coin. Thanks.
I am assuming something like this? I know you said you are having issues taking a photo, but it would really, really help. I am very interested in seeing what you found. The photo here is from http://www.jimscoins.com/error_coin_examples.php
Me too. That's a struck through cloth you have shown. But the OP states it looks like checks in wood.. Whatever that is.
Checks in wood, as far as i understand, are like fractures on the surface where the grain has separated... But, the OP makes it sound like it is throughout the entire coin, so it reminded me of a strike through cloth. I guess we can keep on guessing until we get a photo of the actual coin!
The whole coin has the same grain type structure look just as you can notice on the bust.Photos from a phone doesn't do it justice.
